Job Title: Director of Procurement
Industry: Aerospace
Location: Mississippi
Flexibility: 4 day work week onsite, relocation covered
Salary: Up to $180k, 12% bonus

About Cogs Client:
A world leader in the design and manufacture of technologically sophisticated
aerospace systems, our client combines the close-knit teamwork and high visibility of
a small company with the stability and resources that only our affiliation with a large
global firms can provide. Add in our employee-friendly culture and great regional
lifestyle, and you’ll see why joining could be the best move of your career.

Role Overview:
We are currently seeking a Director of Procurement & Supply Chain with direct
experience coordinating, organizing, and overseeing activities involved in the
identification and acquisition of material for production of company products. The
position will lead a team and directly purchase goods and services according to
organizational policies and procedures and negotiate pricing. Additionally, the
position will oversee vendor and supplier management. The right candidate will work
closely and collaboratively with program management, materials management, and
production planning, among other internal and external customers.

Key Responsibilities:
● Supervises department staff and the daily workflow for the department.
● Select suppliers and place purchase orders that provide the highest quality
products with a history of on-time delivery and cost savings benefits.
● Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain
resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply of production
and related material.
● Establishes performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation
of factors affecting the supply chain against established goals and objectives.
● Maintains required quantity of supplies and materials to optimize production.
● Analyzes current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to
increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company.
● Negotiates pricing and long-term agreements with suppliers.
● Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality
and delivery requirements; identifies and qualifies new suppliers in
collaboration with other departments.

Required Skills & Abilities:
● Thorough understanding of purchasing and supply chain principles and best
practices.
● Interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and
maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and
customers.
● Skilled negotiator of purchasing agreements and contracts worth several
million dollars.
● Organizational skills and attention to detail. Analytical and problem-solving
skills.
● Knowledgeable of export control and ITAR, FAR, and DFAR.
● Working within an AS9100/ISO/Nadcap accredited company.
● Thorough understanding of company products and materials.
● Able to travel domestically and infrequently internationally.

Qualifications & Education:
● Bachelor’s degree in a related field required. Master’s degree preferred..
● Demonstrated work experience within a purchasing role in a manufacturing
environment, preferably aerospace and defense.
● Supervisory experience leading a team of buyers and supplier managers.
● Certification by Institute of Supply Management (ISM) or similar preferred.
● Knowledgeable of government procurement practices.
● Working knowledge of ERP systems.
● *Must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 U.S.C. § 6010

Given your experience, I feel the above responsibilities well match your experience.
If interested to explore further through a quick call let me know when may be best
today or tomorrow. Please share an updated resume before a call so we can discuss
in good detail. ☺

I look forward to it,
Luke