Purchasing Manager

Signia Aerospace is a global, integrated provider of high-performance systems and specialized components for the aerospace industry. Signia currently operates two complementary business segments: Thermal Management (key brands include ACE Thermal Systems and Mezzo Technologies) and Mission Systems (key brands include Onboard Systems, Lifesaving Systems, and Meeker Aviation). The Signia brands are leaders in their respective markets and provide a compelling value proposition to both aerospace and defense OEMs and end-users.

Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch, located in Anaheim, CA is one of the world’s leading providers of Search & Rescue (SAR) and Human External Cargo (HEC) advanced mission equipment for civil, commercial, and military helicopters.

Position Overview

Location: Anaheim, CA (Onsite)

Shift: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm

The Purchasing Manager leads a team of procurement professionals focused on supplier management, purchase order execution, and resolving supply chain issues. This role drives supplier performance, ensures alignment with business MRP and KPI targets, and supports cost reduction and strategic sourcing efforts.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage a team of procurement professionals who are responsible for issuing Pos to suppliers and overall supplier management.
• Partner with our suppliers to drive effective performance, strong relationship, and reliable health within the supply chain.
• Manages supplier issues and works with cross-functional teams and corporate supply chain teams to resolve issues.
• Drive the success of meeting business factory MRP requirements
• Drive KPI Improvement Targets such as OTD, Past Due, Supplier PO Commit dates, cost reduction. Grief reduction, etc..
• Facilitate supplier lead quarterly business reviews
• Working with Commodity teams, plan and implement a strategy to reduce single points of failure and increase contract coverage
• With team and project team, Deliver the site(s) expansion project on time and on or under budget.
• Abel to make 10-15% domestic travel

Who You Are

• Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years in Supply Chain Management and/or Commodity Experience. OR an advanced degree and 7 years of relevant experience in supply chain management or similar role.
• Experience negotiation contracts and working with Commodity and Contracts teams.
• Experience working in and with ERP systems
• Ability to analyze Cost and Pricing Data and determine proposal compliance
• Supervisory/leadership experience leading a team
• Ability to understand technical requirements of procured hardware and services including Statements of Work (SOW)
• Broad knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization

What’s In It for You

• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution matching
• In addition to offering competitive wages and benefits, Onboard Systems also offers the opportunity to increase your future earnings tied to growth in company performance. We recognize employee contributions toward growing the business through our unique Growth Participation Unit program (GPU). GPUs are tied directly to company growth and reward all eligible employees with cash when the business grows over time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status

Salary Description

$120,000 - $145,000