Purchasing Manager

Senior Purchasing Manager | Gaithersburg, MD

• $140K-$175K
• Relocation assistance considered
• 9/80 schedule
• 6% 401K match

Overview

Senior Purchasing Manager with a defense, aerospace, or high-technology manufacturing background.

• Lead purchasing, procurement, strategic sourcing and commodity management
• Drive supplier development, negotiations, subcontracting and supplier performance
• Manage strategic supplier agreements, including SPA, BOA and LTA
• Lead make/buy decisions, supplier selection, transitions and cost reduction
• Support NPI, production requirements, material availability and obsolescence planning
• Lead and develop the purchasing organization

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree
• Active Secret Clearance (or eligible for one)
• 7+ years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing or supply chain experience
• Leadership experience managing purchasing or procurement teams
• Strong defense, aerospace or high-technology manufacturing background
• DoD, ITAR, EAR, FAR and DFARS experience