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Full-Time | Metro Atlanta, Georgia (Onsite)
MaviTech Professional Services is partnering with a rapidly growing aerospace and advanced manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Sourcing & Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives, develop supplier partnerships, and build a high-performing procurement team.
This leadership role offers the opportunity to help shape procurement strategy while supporting manufacturing growth, operational excellence, and supply chain performance.
Primary Responsibilities
Procurement Leadership
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of procurement professionals.
Establish team goals, KPIs, and performance expectations.
Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes.
Strategic Sourcing
Develop sourcing strategies for manufactured components and production materials.
Identify, qualify, and negotiate with strategic suppliers.
Perform supplier consolidation and make-versus-buy analyses.
Monitor commodity markets and supply chain risks.
Supplier Management
Build long-term supplier partnerships.
Lead supplier evaluations and performance reviews.
Resolve quality, delivery, and capacity issues.
Support supplier development initiatives.
Procurement Operations
Oversee RFQs, purchase orders, supplier negotiations, and expediting.
Ensure procurement compliance and documentation.
Partner with Planning and Operations to support production schedules.
Cost & Performance
Lead complex supplier negotiations.
Drive cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives.
Track procurement metrics including:
Cost Savings
Supplier Performance
On-Time Delivery
Inventory Performance
Lead Time Reduction
Cross-Functional Collaboration to support new product introductions and ongoing production.
Engineering
Manufacturing
Operations
Quality
Supply Chain
Program Management
Qualifications and Job Information
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field
5+ years of sourcing or procurement experience within manufacturing
2+ years leading procurement or sourcing teams
Experience sourcing build-to-print manufactured components
Experience negotiating supplier agreements
Experience supporting manufacturing production
ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, QAD, or similar)
Ability to interpret engineering drawings
Knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality systems
Preferred
Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience
CPSM, CSCP, MBA, or related certification
Experience with machined parts, castings, forgings, fabricated components, or metals
ITAR/EAR experience
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
Benefits
Competitive salary
Medical, dental & vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation & holidays