Core Responsibilities:
• Global P2R Governance – Design, document, and roll out standard work for requisition, PO placement, supplier acknowledgment, manage ASL (Approved Supplier List), goods/invoice receipt, and GR/IR resolution; align six ERPs and related master-data rules including SAP implementation transition
• Material Availability & Expediting – Lead daily shortage management and tiered escalation; resolve constraints rapidly while transitioning sites from reactive expediting to disciplined planning
• PO Execution Excellence – Drive 100 PO accuracy, secure supplier confirmations within 48 hours, and achieve best-in-class on-time delivery through disciplined processes, supplier development, and inventory-buffer strategies (kanban, & VMI)
• Performance Management & Analytics – Build real-time dashboards for OTD, inventory turns, PPV, GR/IR aging, and P2R cycle time; facilitate weekly site huddles and monthly executive reviews
• Continuous Improvement – Champion Lean/Six-Sigma kaizens to compress P2R cycle time and release working capital; cleanse MRP parameters (min/max, safety stock, MOQ) to align inventory with demand variability
• People & Change Leadership – Lead tactical buyers/expediters through regional managers; coach talent pipelines and cultivate a culture of data-driven decision-making and operational rigor
• Participate in supplier selections and onboarding of new sources for indirect commodity spend and supplier consolidation
• Maintain current knowledge of spanet conditions that affect overall cost, lead time, and availability of critical commodities
• Continuously improve supplier performance by understanding business requirements and aligning suppliers with business needs
• Participate in supplier quarterly reviews and communicate expectations
• Work closely with Commodity Managers and Supply Chain Managers to negotiate favorable contracts and long term agreements
• Must meet or exceed Key Performance Indicators on cost, quality, delivery and cash flow
Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related discipline
• Minimum 10 years progressive procurement/materials leadership in aerospace or other complex, regulated manufacturing
• Demonstrated success running multi-site P2R or tactical buying organizations (>$250 M annual spend)
• Expert knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Syteline, or equivalent) and advanced analytics tools (Power BI/Tableau; Excel)
• Proven Lean/Six-Sigma practitioner with quantifiable cost, cycle-time, or inventory wins and supplier relationship management
• Willing and able to travel up to 30 globally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as negotiation, analytical and project management skills
• Strong collaboration and leader of teamwork orientation with ability to interact with all levels within the organization
• Ability to drive global supply chain goals and performance metrics, reduce total landed costs and develop supplier partnerships
• Experience in negotiating with raw material and outside service suppliers to secure favorable pricing and long-term contracts
• Experience with advanced data analysis and visualization tools including creative thinking with problem-solving capabilities
• Impeccable integrity, strong communication and presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• MBA or MS in Supply Chain
• Professional certifications (CPSM, CPIM, CSCP)
• Experience harmonizing multiple ERPs during M&A or footprint consolidation
• Bachelors degree required in business administration, supply chain, or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred
Key Competencies:
•Strategic Leadership – Sets clear direction, drives accountability, and elevates performance across geographically dispersed teams
•Analytical Rigor – Translates complex data into actionable insights and decisive actions
•Change Agent – Standardizes processes in historically decentralized environments; builds stakeholder alignment
•Customer & Supplier Focus – Balances cost, delivery, quality, and risk to keep production lines flowing
