We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us! Ontic offers a new lease on life for the aerospace and defense industry. We’re dedicated to providing a safe, diverse, and evolving work environment. We work with integrity, responsibility, safety, and accountability through inspiring, engaging and collaborating to achieve a common goal — whether that’s serving our customers, helping each other, or volunteering in our local community. Our team is looking for a Procurement Manager to join them. You will report to the Supply Chain Director and will have an onsite work structure in Creedmoor, NC. To be considered for the Procurement Manager opening, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field of study 6 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing 3 years of supervisory experience Demonstrated ability to motivate, influence, and negotiate Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications CPM, APICS, CPIM preferred As a Procurement Manager, you will: Supervise the day-to-day operations of the procurement team to achieve key results in support of the business and the company’s external supply chain. Develop and execute procurement strategies and ensure their alignment with achievement of the company’s key results. Develop, improve, and nurture strategic supplier relationships with key suppliers. Lead key supplier Business Review process, including supplier performance feedback metric review. Realign supplier delivery schedules to customer demand. Flex resource requirements to ensure day-to-day priorities are aligned with management expectations. Manage negotiations with suppliers on prices, contracts, and conditions. Ensure the implementation of and adherence to standard operating procedures to ensure superior levels of performance. Identify potential areas of process improvement, recommend solutions and drive improvement. Develop and maintain reporting. Use and assist in maturation of monthly “Dashboard” of KPI’s regarding supply base delivery performance, utilizing this information as the basis of prioritizing Supply Chain performance improvement. Resolve supplier discrepancies (quantities, paperwork and other) by closely working with Operations/QA departments. Continuously enhance the skills of team members by coaching, training, and/or mentoring activities. Maintain and disseminate knowledge and awareness of industry issues and trends. Our Benefits: Comprehensive medical insurance Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance) Paid volunteering opportunities Access to mental health champions across our sites Commitment to development Employee referral program Salary Range: $110,000-$125,000/year, based on experience #LI-Onsite This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran Please click here to review Ontic's California Consumer Privacy Act policy. Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of the ITAR. The ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aerospace leaders. With over 1,300 employees across four time zones and seven sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are continuing to grow. With capabilities spanning various aerospace sectors, our long-term, established investments with leading aviation OEMs enable them to divest their product lines to us, freeing them to focus on the future. Whether a customer, partner, member of the community, or each other, our promise remains the same — we embrace the challenge to start where others stop. So, why not join us? Apply today and take off with Ontic. We are more than the sum of our parts. Why not join Ontic today?