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We are building a next-generation, vertically integrated aerospace organization focused on advanced uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), autonomy, sensing technologies, and scalable manufacturing — for the U.S. market and strategic partners.\nWe are looking for talented Procurement Manager who thrives in a collaborative, hands-on environment and is passionate about building technologies that make a meaningful impact. As a Procurement Manager you will be responsible for leading the organization’s purchasing activities (Direct & Indirect) to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and strategic acquisition of materials, components, and services required to support production and business operations. This role oversees supplier management, purchasing performance and processes for both existing business and new product introduction.\nJoining KRUSH means becoming part of an international team where innovation, ownership, integrity, and continuous improvement are at the core of everything we do.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead and manage day-to-day purchasing activities (according to MRP) to ensure uninterrupted supply of materials and services required for production and customer commitments.\nMonitor supplier performance and address issues related to delivery, quality, capacity, responsiveness, and service levels.\nWork closely with planning, supply chain, warehouse, engineering, quality, and operations teams to align purchasing activities with production requirements and business priorities.\nSupport new product introduction by ensuring early supplier involvement, timely sourcing of components, and readiness of purchased materials for launch.\nLead the resolution of supply-related escalations, shortages, and continuity risks, while developing mitigation and recovery plans.\nReview and approve purchase plans, recommendations and decisions to ensure alignment with company policies and customer needs.\nIdentify and implement cost-saving opportunities through quotation analysis, supplier consolidation, should-cost reviews, and negotiation initiatives.\nEnsure procurement processes, purchasing controls, and supplier-related documentation are maintained in compliance with internal procedures and business requirements.\nTrack and report procurement KPIs such as cost savings, supplier performance, on-time delivery, purchase price variance, lead-time improvements, and risk exposure.\nCollaborate with finance and materials teams to support inventory targets, cash flow goals, and overall working capital performance.\nLead, coach, and develop the purchasing team to strengthen performance, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.\nSupport purchasing planning for both current and future business needs, including supply base optimization.\n\nRequirements\n\nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.\nTypically requires 8+ years of experience in purchasing, or supply chain management, including leadership responsibility.\nStrong experience in supplier negotiations, commercial management and supply chain operations.\nBackground in managing direct materials, components, and supplier relationships in a manufacturing environment.\nExperience supporting new product introduction, supplier readiness, and purchasing activities for both ongoing and new programs.\nStrong knowledge of purchasing processes, cost analysis, supplier performance management, and risk mitigation.\nDemonstrated leadership skills with the ability to develop teams and drive results through collaboration and accountability.\nStrong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.\nExperience with ERP systems, purchasing tools, KPI reporting, and continuous improvement methods (Lean, Six Sigma).\n\nBenefits\n\nHealth Care Plan\nRetirement Plan\nPaid Time Off\nFamily Leave\nFree Food & Snacks","company":"Krush Tech","rawCompany":"krush tech","city":"Austin","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-05T16:12:54.491Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3061.00","title":"Purchasing Managers","slug":"purchasing-managers"},{"code":"13-1023.00","title":"Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products","slug":"purchasing-agents-except-wholesale-retail-and-farm-products"},{"code":"11-3071.04","title":"Supply Chain Managers","slug":"supply-chain-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"},{"code":"333923","title":"Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing","slug":"overhead-traveling-crane-hoist-and-monorail-system-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Procurement Manager","description":"KRUSH Tech is a new technology company building advanced hardware solutions for defense, aerospace, communications, and autonomous systems. We're launching our U.S. operations from the ground up — and this is a rare opportunity to join at the very beginning and help shape the company from day one.\nAt KRUSH Tech, we combine the agility of a startup with the ambition to tackle some of the industry's most demanding engineering challenges. Our teams work across disciplines—including RF, embedded systems, electronics, mechanical engineering, software, manufacturing, and supply chain—to transform innovative ideas into reliable, production-ready solutions. We are building a next-generation, vertically integrated aerospace organization focused on advanced uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), autonomy, sensing technologies, and scalable manufacturing — for the U.S. market and strategic partners.\nWe are looking for talented Procurement Manager who thrives in a collaborative, hands-on environment and is passionate about building technologies that make a meaningful impact. 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