Procurement Manager – Manufacturing

Job Details:Procurement Manager – ManufacturingWe are seeking a hands-on Procurement Manager to lead procurement operations supporting aerospace, defense, and manufacturing programs. This role will oversee a team of 3 direct reports and manage strategic sourcing, supplier performance, inventory planning, and procurement execution in a regulated manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate combines leadership, ERP/MRP expertise, and strong supplier management capabilities with a proactive, operations-driven mindset.Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a procurement team of 3 direct reports, driving performance, accountability, and continuous improvement. Manage end-to-end procurement of raw materials (steel, aluminum, plastics, rubber), consumables, and MRO supplies supporting manufacturing operations. Develop and execute sourcing strategies that improve cost, quality, delivery, and supplier reliability. Manage supplier relationships including onboarding, qualification, scorecards, KPI tracking, and corrective actions. Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, and supplier agreements to support operational and financial objectives. Drive supplier performance improvements, shortage mitigation, and recovery plans for critical production needs. Leverage ERP/MRP systems to analyze demand, planned orders, inventory levels, and purchasing requirements. Convert MRP requirements into procurement strategies and purchase orders aligned with production schedules and inventory targets. Review and approve RFQs, supplier selections, and purchase orders while ensuring documentation and traceability compliance. Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Program Management teams to support production and new product initiatives. Resolve supplier quality issues and non-conformances through root cause analysis and corrective actions (CAPA). Monitor open orders, supplier delivery performance, and inventory risk to support on-time manufacturing operations. Develop procurement reporting, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain organization. Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, and procurement data within ERP systems.Qualifications 8+ years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience within aerospace, defense, or manufacturing environments. Previous leadership or supervisory experience managing buyers, purchasing agents, or procurement teams preferred. Strong background in supplier management, strategic sourcing, negotiations, KPI development, and inventory planning. Advanced ERP/MRP experience with the ability to interpret and act on system-driven demand. Familiarity with AS9100, ISO standards, and traceability requirements preferred. Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation. Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.Bachelor's degree, Master’s degree a plus, or direct related experience.Work EnvironmentOn-site in a manufacturing environment.RequiredUS Citizenship, Permanent Resident Green Card Holder, TN Visa.Compensation & BenefitsNO OTHER VISA’S OR SPONSORSHIP WILL BE ACCEPTERD. $100,000 - $130,000 plus bonus $, medical benefits, 401K, and other excellent benefits. KeywordsProcurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Aerospace, Defense, Manufacturing, ERP, MRP, Supplier Management, Procurement, AS9100, MROApply – to Steve Moore please send a resume as a Word Doc or PDF attachment to steve@libertyjobs.com - Call/Text: 484-567-2081#manufacturing #supplychain #procurement #management #midsenior