Director of Supply Chain & Procurement (PERM)

Connexion Systems + Engineering

Bloomfield, CT

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$120,000–$160,000 Per Year

SKILLS

APICS (Association for Operations Management), AS 9100, Aerospace and Defense, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Business Strategy, Capacity Analysis, Capacity Management, Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Customer Support/Service, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Inventory Management, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Operations, Metrics, Negotiation Skills, Operational Support, Operations, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Management, Procurement Planning, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Production Support, Purchasing/Procurement, QA Partner Testing Software, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Quality Monitoring, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Dashboards, Risk, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Scalable System Development, Six Sigma Certification, Sourcing Strategy, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Quality Management

LOCATION

Bloomfield, CT

POSTED

14 days ago

Director of Supply Chain & Procurement

Salary: $120 - 160K (Depending on experience level)

Job description

Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Supply Chain & Procurement is responsible for leading all aspects of sourcing, procurement, planning, inventory management, supplier quality, delivery assurance, logistics, and material availability. This role requires a hands-on leader who can develop long-term supply chain strategies while actively supporting daily manufacturing operations. Experience in Aerospace supply chain is required. Position reports directly to Chief Operating Officer.

Strategic Leadership
Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with company growth objectives.
Lead supplier development initiatives and strategic sourcing programs.
Lead Supply & Operational activities and long-range capacity planning.
Develop supply chain risk mitigation and business continuity plans.

Tactical Leadership

Manage procurement, planning, inventory control, and logistics activities.
Review MRP recommendations and support production priorities.
Expedite critical materials and resolve supplier delivery issues.
Participate in daily production meetings and support customer delivery commitments.

Supplier Quality Management
Partner with Quality Assurance to improve supplier quality performance.
Support supplier audits, SCARs, root cause analysis, PPAP, and FAI activities.
Monitor supplier quality metrics and implement corrective actions.
Participate in supplier qualification and development initiatives.

Delivery Assurance
Drive supplier on-time delivery performance through KPI management.
Conduct supplier capacity assessments and risk reviews.
Develop recovery plans for critical suppliers and materials.
Maintain supplier performance dashboards and reporting metrics.

Continuous Improvement
Lead Kaizen events, Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), and Lean initiatives.
Utilize Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
Improve ERP/MRP utilization and planning accuracy.
Develop scalable supply chain processes and procedures.

Compliance
Support AS9100 quality requirements.
Maintain compliance with ITAR regulations.
Support FAR/DFARS flow-down requirements when applicable.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
6+ years of progressive supply chain experience in Aerospace.
3+ years of leadership experience in aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing.
Strong ERP/MRP experience.
Understanding of Laboratory Sourcing Control (LCS) requirements
Proven supplier management and negotiation experience
Experience in aerospace manufacturing supply chain management is required

Preferred Qualifications
APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD.
CPSM Certification.
Lean Six Sigma Certification.

Compensation Salary Range
$120,000-$160,000 (based on experience)
Annual performance bonus
Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Professional Development Assistance

About the Company

Connexion Systems + Engineering

Connexion is an award-winning professional staffing firm that strives to be the unrivaled staffing solution for job seekers by expertly connecting talent with opportunity. Over the last 20 years Connexion has built the most admired team of staffing experts in the industry. We give back, change lives and offer unconditional support to the candidates we represent.

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COMPANY SIZE

500 to 999 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

1999

WEBSITE

https://www.csetalent.com/