What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager position at Primus Aerospace?
About Primus Aerospace
Primus Aerospace is a leading provider of precision machining, fabrication, and integrated assembly for the aerospace, defense, and space industries. We specialize in complex, tight-tolerance components using advanced machining and high-performance alloys. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Position Summary
The Purchasing Manager oversees all procurement, sourcing, materials management, and logistics activities to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of raw materials, components, and outside processes for a high-tolerance AS9100-certified aerospace and defense manufacturing facility. This role also provides site leadership over shipping and receiving operations at our Reisterstown, MD facility. Success in this role requires strong knowledge of aerospace supply chains, build-to-print machining environments, supplier performance management, and cross-functional coordination to support production schedules, inventory needs, and quality requirements.
Direct Reports
The Procurement Manager oversees a team responsible for purchasing and logistics operations. Direct reports include Buyer – Raw Materials & Outside Processing (OSP), and Two Shipping & Receiving Technicians.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) – Summary
Performance is evaluated on measurable outcomes that support operational readiness and the manager’s ability to control costs, maintain material flow, and ensure strong supplier execution.
Cost & Procurement Efficiency
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
Required:
To adhere to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen.
Our work environment is fast-paced and professional while providing continued growth fostered by our commitment to teamwork. We offer comprehensive benefits including PTO, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K, long-term and short-term disability.
At Primus Aerospace, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that supports, respects, and celebrates all individuals.
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Primus Aerospace is a leading provider of precision machining, fabrication, and integrated assembly for the aerospace, defense, and space industries. We specialize in complex, tight-tolerance components using advanced machining and high-performance alloys. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Position Summary
The Purchasing Manager oversees all procurement, sourcing, materials management, and logistics activities to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of raw materials, components, and outside processes for a high-tolerance AS9100-certified aerospace and defense manufacturing facility. This role also provides site leadership over shipping and receiving operations at our Reisterstown, MD facility. Success in this role requires strong knowledge of aerospace supply chains, build-to-print machining environments, supplier performance management, and cross-functional coordination to support production schedules, inventory needs, and quality requirements.
Direct Reports
The Procurement Manager oversees a team responsible for purchasing and logistics operations. Direct reports include Buyer – Raw Materials & Outside Processing (OSP), and Two Shipping & Receiving Technicians.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) – Summary
Performance is evaluated on measurable outcomes that support operational readiness and the manager’s ability to control costs, maintain material flow, and ensure strong supplier execution.
Cost & Procurement Efficiency
- Purchasing Price Variance (PPV): Maintain favorable PPV through effective negotiation and supplier strategy.
- Cost Reduction Initiatives: Annual measurable cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier consolidation.
- Inventory Turns: Improve inventory turnover while maintaining adequate production support and reducing excess/obsolete materials.
- Material Availability: Achieve >98–99% raw material availability for scheduled jobs.
- Outside Process Lead Time Reduction: Year-over-year reduction in average OSP lead times (e.g., plating, heat treat, NDT, etc.).
- On-Time Delivery From Suppliers/OSP: Meet defined on-time delivery targets to support production schedules.
- Machine Downtime Due to Late Materials or OSP: Reduce machine downtime occurrences resulting from delayed raw materials or late outsourced processes.
- Accuracy of Receiving & Shipping Documentation: Maintain a high rate of certification/documentation compliance (99% accuracy).
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
- Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers for raw materials (metals, plastics, specialty alloys, etc.) and outside processes (heat treat, plating, NDT, grinding, etc.).
- Develop and maintain a strong supply base capable of meeting aerospace/defense requirements, including traceability and certification standards.
- Manage vendor performance through a balanced scorecard approach, tracking quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, and documentation accuracy.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to support cost-reduction and on-time delivery goals.
- Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Maintain supplier performance metrics, ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards, traceability requirements, certification accuracy, and documentation completeness.
- Ensure compliance with AS9100, ITAR, DFARS, and all relevant customer, regulatory, and export requirements.
- Execute and manage purchase orders for materials, tooling, consumables, and outsourced processes.
- Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to ensure correct material and process selection.
- Ensure all purchased materials and services meet quality, certification, and documentation requirements (e.g., material certs, process certs, Certificates of Conformance).
- Track open orders and communicate regularly with production, planning, and quality teams regarding status.
- Oversee all inbound and outbound shipment operations, including packaging, labeling, carrier selection, and documentation.
- Ensure incoming materials are checked for accuracy, quantity, certifications, and compliance before releasing to production.
- Maintain accurate inventory and receiving records within the ERP system.
- Manage logistics for customer shipments, including export compliance and on-time delivery requirements.
- Work closely with production planning to ensure material availability aligns with scheduled work.
- Collaborate with quality engineering to resolve supplier nonconformances and support root cause/corrective action activities.
- Coordinate with finance on cost control, budgeting, and supplier invoicing issues.
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
- 5 years of procurement or supply chain experience in aerospace, defense, precision machining, or AS9100-regulated industries.
- Experience with raw materials used in aerospace machining (aluminum, titanium, stainless steels, nickel alloys, etc.).
- Strong background in sourcing outside processes such as heat treat, plating, anodizing, NDT, and welding.
- Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems.
- Knowledge of AS9100 requirements, supplier control, material traceability, certifications, and export regulations (ITAR/EAR/DFARS).
- Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to travel for supplier visits and audits.
- Experience working in a build-to-print machine shop.
- APICS, CPM, or similar supply chain certification.
- Experience leading shipping/receiving or warehouse operations.
To adhere to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen.
Our work environment is fast-paced and professional while providing continued growth fostered by our commitment to teamwork. We offer comprehensive benefits including PTO, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K, long-term and short-term disability.
At Primus Aerospace, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that supports, respects, and celebrates all individuals.
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