Millennium Space Systems
Procurement Manager
Millennium Space Systems, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
Company OverviewMillennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exacting customers. At Millennium, you will be part of a close-knit team working on exciting technological problems. We work in an open environment where ideas are shared across all disciplines, and there are ample opportunities for advancement based on excellence. Superstars are welcome.At Millennium, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.Job SummaryThe Procurement Manager will coordinate closely with programs, engineering, planning, manufacturing, logistics, inventory, and shipping and receiving to ensure timely delivery of supplies that meet manufacturing requirements and program schedules. In this role, you will lead a growing team of procurement agents responsible for managing all general procurement activities for the company. We are seeking a detail-oriented, data-driven problem-solver who can navigate a high mix of program requirements, ensure government compliance, and implement innovative, strategic processes to scale our business.
The ideal candidate will effectively communicate potential risks and mitigation strategies to stakeholders and senior leaders, using data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement. Our goal is to become a leader in supply chain management, focusing on excellent customer service, fast response times, and on-time delivery. This role will oversee day-to-day procurement execution while driving strategic, data-informed projects and process improvements to elevate the organization and support the growth of the procurement team.This position's internal job code is Procurement Agent. Our team is currently hiring for a Level K.ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Team Development
Lead Procurement Operations: Establish and oversee supply chain execution to ensure on-time delivery at Millennium Space SystemsTeam Management: Provide thoughtful and encouraging leadership to all direct reports, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environmentDiversity and Inclusion: Commit to creating and maintaining a workplace that supports diversity and inclusionMentorship: Mentor team members to maximize their potential, leading to overall team successCoaching: Coach team members on achieving goals, developing necessary skills, and improving performance through feedback and demonstrations of desired skillsJob Growth Encouragement: Encourage team members to expand into new areas, supporting their professional growth and developmentStakeholder Communication: Proactively communicate with VPs, Directors, and Program Managers regarding status updates, critical paths, supply issues, and other areas of concern
Technical Responsibilities in Procurement
Risk Mitigation and Continuity: Mitigate risks and ensure continuity of supply to meet program requirementsPO Management: Develop, maintain, and monitor overall PO releases and supply deliveries, reporting issues affecting targets and collaborating with manufacturing, program execution and engineering teams as neededAdaptability to Change: Account for changes in customer requirements and material availability delays, adjusting plans accordinglyPlanning and Scheduling: Utilize best planning practices and exceptional communication to translate company IMS and forecast orders into achievable production schedules, ensuring on-time deliverySourcing Strategy: Develop and execute market-leading sourcing strategies for all commodities, including cost models, market assessments, risk evaluations, and total cost ownership considerationsRisk Reduction and Target Achievement: Create sourcing strategies that reduce risk and meet department targets, including payment terms, on-time delivery, and cost savings.
Communication, Process Improvements, and Metrics
Risk Management: Manage and escalate material supply risks to internal stakeholders and collaborate cross-functionally to develop and execute mitigation plansEscalation and Communication: Act as the escalation point for concerns, establishing best practices for communication and feedback on PO status, including material shortages, past due orders, and discrepancies with recommended solutionsProcess Improvement Leadership: Identify and lead process improvement initiatives related to execution and planned growth, such as communication pathways, improved hand-offs, procurement optimization, KPI development, and employee trainingCross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with logistics, purchasing, engineering, and manufacturing departments to support operational and long-term scaling objectivesPerformance Reporting: Ensure that plans, schedules, and performance metrics are available and regularly report progress to stakeholders for all commodities to support on-time delivery
Procurement Compliance
CPSR and Regulatory Compliance: Lead the team in preparing, issuing, and analyzing procurement packages compliant with CPSR, FAR/DFAR, and other government regulationsData Accuracy: Drive accuracy in procurement master data and procurement packagesSystem Development: Champion the development of procurement systems for CPSR, NIST, FAR/DFAR, and AS9100 compliance
Minimum Qualifications1 year of management experience in Supply Chain3 years of experience working in Supply ChainPreferred Qualifications2+ years of managing a procurement organization5+ years of experience with a BS/BA degree, or 3+ years with an MS/MA or MBA degree, or 7+ years of direct experience in procurementDirect experience and working knowledge of agreement negotiations, terms and conditions (T&C) management, and procurement systemsExperience working in the aerospace, pharmaceuticals, or auto manufacturing industriesPlease note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only of what is reasonably expected to be paid for the position. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.Summary Pay-RangeLevel K: $118,150 - $173,750Benefits and PerksMillennium Space Systems offers a very competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan.Before applying, please note:Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage veterans, disabled veterans and disabled individuals to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.Applicant Privacy PolicyMandatory Security Clearance and Access Process Disqualifying Criteria
The ideal candidate will effectively communicate potential risks and mitigation strategies to stakeholders and senior leaders, using data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement. Our goal is to become a leader in supply chain management, focusing on excellent customer service, fast response times, and on-time delivery. This role will oversee day-to-day procurement execution while driving strategic, data-informed projects and process improvements to elevate the organization and support the growth of the procurement team.This position's internal job code is Procurement Agent. Our team is currently hiring for a Level K.ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Team Development
Lead Procurement Operations: Establish and oversee supply chain execution to ensure on-time delivery at Millennium Space SystemsTeam Management: Provide thoughtful and encouraging leadership to all direct reports, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environmentDiversity and Inclusion: Commit to creating and maintaining a workplace that supports diversity and inclusionMentorship: Mentor team members to maximize their potential, leading to overall team successCoaching: Coach team members on achieving goals, developing necessary skills, and improving performance through feedback and demonstrations of desired skillsJob Growth Encouragement: Encourage team members to expand into new areas, supporting their professional growth and developmentStakeholder Communication: Proactively communicate with VPs, Directors, and Program Managers regarding status updates, critical paths, supply issues, and other areas of concern
Technical Responsibilities in Procurement
Risk Mitigation and Continuity: Mitigate risks and ensure continuity of supply to meet program requirementsPO Management: Develop, maintain, and monitor overall PO releases and supply deliveries, reporting issues affecting targets and collaborating with manufacturing, program execution and engineering teams as neededAdaptability to Change: Account for changes in customer requirements and material availability delays, adjusting plans accordinglyPlanning and Scheduling: Utilize best planning practices and exceptional communication to translate company IMS and forecast orders into achievable production schedules, ensuring on-time deliverySourcing Strategy: Develop and execute market-leading sourcing strategies for all commodities, including cost models, market assessments, risk evaluations, and total cost ownership considerationsRisk Reduction and Target Achievement: Create sourcing strategies that reduce risk and meet department targets, including payment terms, on-time delivery, and cost savings.
Communication, Process Improvements, and Metrics
Risk Management: Manage and escalate material supply risks to internal stakeholders and collaborate cross-functionally to develop and execute mitigation plansEscalation and Communication: Act as the escalation point for concerns, establishing best practices for communication and feedback on PO status, including material shortages, past due orders, and discrepancies with recommended solutionsProcess Improvement Leadership: Identify and lead process improvement initiatives related to execution and planned growth, such as communication pathways, improved hand-offs, procurement optimization, KPI development, and employee trainingCross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with logistics, purchasing, engineering, and manufacturing departments to support operational and long-term scaling objectivesPerformance Reporting: Ensure that plans, schedules, and performance metrics are available and regularly report progress to stakeholders for all commodities to support on-time delivery
Procurement Compliance
CPSR and Regulatory Compliance: Lead the team in preparing, issuing, and analyzing procurement packages compliant with CPSR, FAR/DFAR, and other government regulationsData Accuracy: Drive accuracy in procurement master data and procurement packagesSystem Development: Champion the development of procurement systems for CPSR, NIST, FAR/DFAR, and AS9100 compliance
Minimum Qualifications1 year of management experience in Supply Chain3 years of experience working in Supply ChainPreferred Qualifications2+ years of managing a procurement organization5+ years of experience with a BS/BA degree, or 3+ years with an MS/MA or MBA degree, or 7+ years of direct experience in procurementDirect experience and working knowledge of agreement negotiations, terms and conditions (T&C) management, and procurement systemsExperience working in the aerospace, pharmaceuticals, or auto manufacturing industriesPlease note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only of what is reasonably expected to be paid for the position. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.Summary Pay-RangeLevel K: $118,150 - $173,750Benefits and PerksMillennium Space Systems offers a very competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan.Before applying, please note:Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage veterans, disabled veterans and disabled individuals to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.Applicant Privacy PolicyMandatory Security Clearance and Access Process Disqualifying Criteria