Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions
Manager Procurement
Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.
At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.
Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.
The most important thing we build is TRUST
OverviewRight here in San Diego, our employees are driven and proud of the world-class products they design and manufacture for the most important needs of our time, specific to the world’s most critical defense missions. As a people-focused organization, we empower our employees to drive excellence in all that they do.
CAES is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic
Procurement Manager
to join our dynamic Supply Chain team and play an integral role in ensuring an uninterrupted flow of material/parts to the shop floor. The candidate will lead a dynamic team of procurement buyers that are responsible for placing purchase orders for all types of materials, parts, components, equipment, and commodities for just-in-time deliveries.
ResponsibilitiesMajor Duties & Responsibilities
Reviews Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders for FAR, DFAR's compliance and overall value.
Develops procurement strategy.
Ability to work with a sense of urgency and lead by example.
Effectively serve as first point of escalation to resolve pricing and lead time challenges with suppliers.
Develop and execute negotiation strategies for pricing agreements and Long Term Agreements.
Provide guidance on effective source selections to ensure compliant awards.
Utilize metrics and KPIs to effectively evaluate supplier performance.
Expedites material to ensure on-time delivery.
Performs price analysis as needed.
Ability to present to senior leadership team as needed.
QualificationsMinimum:
Bachelor’s Degree.
Eight (8)+ years of experience in purchasing and/or government procurement.
Three (3)+ years’ experience in Supply Chain leading people.
Experience with use of ERP/MRP systems.
Strong understanding of contract terms and conditions, FAR, DFARS, and risk mitigation strategies.
Demonstrated ability to achieve positive results through influence, negotiation, and change management.
Ability to develop sound relationships in internal and external customer organizations.
Effective communicator both orally and in writing.
This position requires access to technology, materials, software, or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
Preferred:
Masters’ Degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
SAP experience is strongly preferred.
Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and MRP systems.
Salary Range:
$137,574 – $237,000 annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
BenefitsWe take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth, and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.
Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement.
9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule.
Tailored Management/Leadership Training.
Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming.
About CAESCAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation-hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develops high-performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email
CAEScareers@caes.com.
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At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.
Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.
The most important thing we build is TRUST
OverviewRight here in San Diego, our employees are driven and proud of the world-class products they design and manufacture for the most important needs of our time, specific to the world’s most critical defense missions. As a people-focused organization, we empower our employees to drive excellence in all that they do.
CAES is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic
Procurement Manager
to join our dynamic Supply Chain team and play an integral role in ensuring an uninterrupted flow of material/parts to the shop floor. The candidate will lead a dynamic team of procurement buyers that are responsible for placing purchase orders for all types of materials, parts, components, equipment, and commodities for just-in-time deliveries.
ResponsibilitiesMajor Duties & Responsibilities
Reviews Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders for FAR, DFAR's compliance and overall value.
Develops procurement strategy.
Ability to work with a sense of urgency and lead by example.
Effectively serve as first point of escalation to resolve pricing and lead time challenges with suppliers.
Develop and execute negotiation strategies for pricing agreements and Long Term Agreements.
Provide guidance on effective source selections to ensure compliant awards.
Utilize metrics and KPIs to effectively evaluate supplier performance.
Expedites material to ensure on-time delivery.
Performs price analysis as needed.
Ability to present to senior leadership team as needed.
QualificationsMinimum:
Bachelor’s Degree.
Eight (8)+ years of experience in purchasing and/or government procurement.
Three (3)+ years’ experience in Supply Chain leading people.
Experience with use of ERP/MRP systems.
Strong understanding of contract terms and conditions, FAR, DFARS, and risk mitigation strategies.
Demonstrated ability to achieve positive results through influence, negotiation, and change management.
Ability to develop sound relationships in internal and external customer organizations.
Effective communicator both orally and in writing.
This position requires access to technology, materials, software, or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
Preferred:
Masters’ Degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
SAP experience is strongly preferred.
Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and MRP systems.
Salary Range:
$137,574 – $237,000 annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
BenefitsWe take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth, and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.
Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement.
9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule.
Tailored Management/Leadership Training.
Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming.
About CAESCAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation-hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develops high-performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email
CAEScareers@caes.com.
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