Supply Chain Manager

About the role

BLR Aerospace is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of Purchasing/Procurement/Sourcing experience, preferably in an aerospace or technical industry. Key responsibilities include identifying, qualifying, and selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, overseeing supplier performance, and optimizing supply chain strategies.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and select suppliers of materials, equipment, products, or services, and conduct overall supplier management.
• Create Request for Quotes (RFQs), negotiate pricing, contracts, lead-time, delivery dates, and oversee supplier performance.
• Process receipts, invoices, and related transactions, resolve any related issues.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
• Work in partnership with Production Control to ensure appropriate inventory levels.
• Effectively deliver communications and business presentations, reports, and forecasts to Leadership team, customers, vendors, and employees.
• Collaborate with Engineering & Manufacturing teams to understand product requirements and identify new supply partners.
• Manage RMA (Return Material Authorization) and RTV (Return to Vendor) process.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles to streamline processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by adhering to and improving policies, procedures, standards, and strategies.
• Support monthly financial closing by completing all transactions and credit card purchases reconciliation.
• Prepare quarterly supplier performance evaluation incorporating input from QA, Engineering primarily, as well as other stakeholders.
• Prepare presentation for conducting quarterly supplier business reviews focused on Quality, On-time Delivery, and General Support.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of Open Purchase Order Report.
• Travel to vendors and events as required.

Requirements

• Previous aerospace, medical or automotive experience is a plus.
• Experience with BAAN ERP systems is desirable.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• MS Office Suite proficient (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Qualifications

• Degree in Business preferred.
• 5+ years of Purchasing, Procurement, and/or Sourcing experience.

Benefits

Base Compensation: USD 120,000.00 - 140,000.00

Paid Salaried

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veterans/Disabled

Schedule

Full Time

Pay

USD 120,000.00 - 140,000.00

Contact Information

11002 29th Ave W, Bldg C-19 Everett, Washington, 98204 United States