Summary
Reporting to the Senior Director of Procurement & Supply Chain, the Procurement Manager is accountable for supplier delivery performance supporting uninterrupted operations at the Garden Grove site. This role leads the day-to-day execution of procurement operations, proactively managing supplier performance, mitigating supply risk, and resolving delivery challenges to achieve 100% operational uptime.
As the primary escalation point for operational buyers, the Procurement Manager provides leadership, prioritization, and issue resolution to ensure timely material flow. This position partners closely with Supply Chain, Operations, and suppliers to maintain continuity of supply while driving accountability, performance improvement, and operational excellence across the supply base.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Operational Buyers while overseeing daily performance and execution
- Ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials, tools, and services in line with MRP demand and business schedules
- Own buyer KPI development and performance management, including requisition compliance, MRP execution, and delivery metrics
- Drive supplier performance improvement, including on time delivery, risk mitigation, and relationship management
- Implement and enforce standard work, daily management routines, and procurement process discipline
- Ensure purchase orders align with contracts, inventory targets, cost objectives, and compliance requirements
- Promote and demonstrate behaviors aligned with GKN Aerospace Great Place to Work values and culture principles
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field; 7+ years of relevant aerospace industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- 5+ years of relevant business experience, including 3+ years in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Production Management within the aerospace industry
- 1+ years of experience managing and leading people
- Ability to travel up to 25% domestically
- U.S. Person, as defined by ITAR regulations, to comply with export control requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- APICS, CPM, or comparable supply chain or procurement certification
- Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS requirements and contractual flow downs
- Strong understanding of the aerospace industry and the AS9100 Quality Management System
- Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to build strong supplier relationships with insight into supplier processes and capabilities
- Proven leadership experience working with cross‑functional teams
