Procurement Specialist

Job Title: Procurement Specialist Job Description: The Procurement Specialist will source, purchase, and manage supplier activities at a growing aerospace company. This role is responsible for ensuring the timely acquisition of materials, components, services, and equipment required to support engineering, manufacturing, testing, and program execution. The Procurement Specialist will collaborate closely with the Supply Chain Planner and work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, production, and program management teams to maintain material availability, optimize supplier performance, control costs, and mitigate supply chain risks. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on aerospace environment and enjoys balancing strategic supplier relationships with daily procurement execution.

Job Duties:

Procurement + Sourcing

• Source and procure raw materials, aerospace hardware, electronic components, machined parts, assemblies, and outside processing services.
• Solicit and evaluate supplier quotations, bids, and proposals.
• Analyze pricing, lead times, delivery schedules, and supplier capabilities to support purchasing decisions.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders within the ERP system.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and long-term supply agreements.
• Identify alternate and secondary sources for critical materials and components.

Supplier Management

• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support company growth and operational objectives.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost.
• Coordinate supplier corrective actions with Quality and Engineering teams when necessary.
• Assist with supplier qualification, onboarding, and performance reviews.
• Support strategic supplier development initiatives and cost reduction efforts.

Production + Inventory Support

• Collaborate with production planning and program management to ensure material availability.
• Support management of safety stock levels and long-lead procurement strategies.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks that could impact production schedules.
• Assist with inventory discrepancy investigations and cycle count activities.

Program Support

• Work closely with program teams to source components that meet technical and quality requirements.
• Provide procurement status updates for customer programs and major projects.
• Assist with material cost estimates during proposal and product development activities.

Compliance + Documentation

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, customer requirements, and aerospace industry standards.
• Maintain accurate supplier records, certifications, pricing agreements, and procurement documentation.
• Support compliance with AS9100 quality requirements and applicable customer flow-down requirements.
• Assist with procurement activities involving government contracts, including FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and EAR requirements when applicable.
• Support audit readiness and documentation retention requirements.

Qualifications + Skills:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• 2-5 years of procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment. Additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for education requirement.
• Experience using ERP or MRP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Epicor, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Continuous improvement mindset, attention to detail.
• Initiative and accountability
• Understanding of procurement best practices, supplier management, and strategic sourcing.
• Knowledge of MRP systems and inventory management principles.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, bills of material (BOMs), and engineering change notices.
• Strong supplier relationship management capabilities.
• Ability to identify supply risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Collaborative mindset with strong internal customer service skills.
• Ability to perform computer-based work for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting of packages and materials up to 25 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace, defense, space, aviation, or high-tech manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting AS9100-certified operations.
• Familiarity with aerospace hardware, electronics, precision machining, or composites supply chains.
• Experience with government contracting requirements and regulated supply chains.
• Experience supporting rapid product development or low-volume/high-mix manufacturing environments.

MMA also values:

• Collaborative team players.
• Creative and resourceful problem solvers.
• Focus on excellence.
• Proactive leaders.