Manager of Procurement

The Manager of Procurement provides strategic and operational leadership for the entire procurement function. This role oversees supplier management, sourcing strategy, cost control, compliance, and material availability for low-volume, high-complexity builds supporting military-grade products and PCBAs. Responsible for building a resilient supply chain, leading the purchasing team, and ensuring adherence to defense, ITAR, and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies that support production schedules for      high-mix, engineering-intensive manufacturing.
• Lead,  mentor, and evaluate a team of buyers at various seniority levels.
• Drive  cost-reduction initiatives, supplier consolidation, and long-term sourcing      strategies.
• Oversee  supplier selection and approval in collaboration with Quality and      Engineering.
• Ensure  compliance with ITAR, DFARS, cybersecurity clauses, and      customer-specific flow-downs.
• Monitor  supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans for long-lead, obsolete,      and specialty military-grade components.
• Establish  KPIs (OTD, cost savings, lead-time adherence, supplier performance).
• Work cross-functionally with Production, Planning, Engineering, and Program      Management.
• Oversee contract negotiations for pricing, blanket orders, LTAs, and supply      agreements.
• Lead procurement involvement in NPI, ECO changes, and product transitions.
• Manage procurement systems and master data within ERP/MRP environments.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of procurement experience; 3–5 years leadership preferred.
• Strong understanding of PCBAs, electronic components, mechanical assemblies, and      military-grade materials.
• Deep knowledge of ITAR, DFARS, FAR, counterfeit part prevention, and      supplier cybersecurity requirements.
• Strategic sourcing, negotiations, and supplier relationship management.
• ERP/MRP expertise (costed BOMs, PO structuring, planning parameters).
• Analytical and financial acumen.

Technical Skills

• ERP/MRP proficiency (transactional and planning).
• Understanding of BOM structures and engineering drawings.
• Electronics and PCBA component knowledge (ICs, passives, connectors, PCBs).
• Familiarity  with DFARS, ITAR, and counterfeit avoidance standards.
• Supplier negotiation and contract fundamentals.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and supplier relationship skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Time management and ability to prioritize.
• Results-focused mindset with attention to detail.
• Collaboration with cross-functional engineering and production teams.