Procurement Manager - CAES

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives.  Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities?  Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement?  Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment?  One that values YOU.  Consider CAES.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

Are YOU someone that excels at problem solving and building strong relationships? CAES is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing procurement objectives and will own the performance of a team of commodity buyers. The role requires innovative, critical thinking skills toward solving problems and anticipating future issues.

The Procurement team applies leading edge theories and techniques to resolve complex and often unusual tactical issues impacting the department and programs. The Procurement Manager will work on problems of strategic scope where there is significant impact beyond the confines of their own job and department. This position is located in San Jose, CA. However, we cannot provide relocation for this role. 

This role reports directly to the Manager of Supply Chain and supports activities from the receipt of a customer contract through shipment of the product.

Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance to employees performing purchasing responsibilities and ensure appropriate assignment based on special qualifications and job knowledge.
• Manage, plan and organize workload for a smooth flow of priority and routine tasks.
• Preparation of yearly performance reviews and recommendations for individual growth.
• Review, approve and distribute procurement requests and follow up to verify prompt action of buyers; collaborate with buyers if necessary to resolve issues.
• Support establishment of new sources of supply.
• Ensure buyers comply with Small Business Administration and Department of Defense regulations in procurement activities, including outreach efforts to disadvantaged suppliers.
• Review and react to metrics by identifying and solving problems, making improvements and advancing process control.
• Develop and support teams that make suggestions, take initiative and actively implement improvements.
• Approve the negotiation of purchase orders and proposals within authorized limit.
• Ensure appropriate methods of purchase order administration are developed and maintained.
• Monitor or participate in high dollar procurement negotiation.
• Monitor purchases and proposals to ensure compliance with Company and procurement policies and procedures.
• Ensure the most economical price (i.e. best value) and bid to buy integrity is attained.
• Resolve major material problems that may arise.
• Meet with key suppliers to promote the Company's best interest in the purchase of materials and services to identify changing market conditions.
• Support and promote Supply Chain Management initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and customer requirements.
• Ensure the coordination of purchase material costs inputs required to support proposals.
• Provide reports to management.

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, or Business / other
• 8+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a supply chain role
• Two (2) year of experience in a leadership role
• 3+ years in Aerospace/defense manufacturing industry background
  • Experience/knowledge of FAR/DFARS regulations

Preferred:

• An extensive knowledge of MRP systems, preferably SAP, with experience driving business efficiency through better use of ERP tools
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office tools, in particular Excel
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience delivering presentations 
• Self-starter and Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Ability to develop new and improve upon existing business processes that enhance efficiency and business outcomes
• Ability to respond in a constantly changing and fast paced environment to adapt to current situations and drive results
• Must have strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across functions and levels
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and priorities at once in a fast paced environment 

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry.  From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.