Procurement Manager

• US citizens or Green Card holders only. Paid relocation assistance available. Location - Sylmar, CA

As the Global Procurement Manager, you are responsible for leading the procurement and supplier quality activities to support our client's Aerospace Strategic Business Unit. The SBU has 10 manufacturing sites, and 1 distribution centers and procures direct and indirect products and services in support of manufacturing and distributing our products/services. This position reports to the Procurement Director.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the Operational and Sourcing teams, and the Supplier Quality team associated with the SBU.Establish and implement benchmarks and metrics including scorecards to set baseline standards and revive for improvement opportunities.Coordinate and oversee company procurement with a view towards reducing costs while improving the overall quality of sourced goods and services.Negotiate multi-year contracts to cover 85% of SBU spend.Collaborate with business leaders to evaluate, anticipate, and drive attainment of SBU and platform revenue and margin goalsEnsure compliance with Federal (FAR/DFAR/ITAR), State and Municipal requirements including Small Business ReportingReduce risk supply by developing key second source suppliersThis position involves traveling 25%Qualifications - External QualificationsUS CitizenBS/BA degree or equivalent in business operations, procurement, finance, or similar field Minimum 10 years of direct procurement or sourcing experience in a large corporate setting In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.Experience using supply chain management software and tools, including QAD, Oracle, ePro, etcCANDIDATE MUST HAVE VERIFICATION1. 10 years experience in procurement/supply chain2. US Citizen3. Aerospace experience highly preferred, must have government supply chain contracts experience.4. Job history is high priority for this manager5. Supply Chain Management Software such as QAD, Oracle, ePro