Material Program Manager

Job Overview

The Material Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement and supply of materialsneeded for a project or program ensuring that materials are available on time within budget andaccording to quality standards.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement material strategies for specific projects or programs.
• Collaborate with project teams to understand material requirements and timelines.
• Create and maintain material delivery schedules ensuring alignment with project milestones.
• Identify evaluate and select suppliers based on quality cost and delivery performance.
• Work closely with procurement teams to negotiate contracts and secure materials in a timelymanner.
• Establish strong relationships with suppliers and address any supply chain disruptions or issues.
• Manage the material budget for the program ensuring material costs stay within approved limits.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities including supplier negotiations and process improvements.
• Track and report on material expenditures variances and forecasts.
• Proactively identify risks related to material shortages supplier disruptions or market fluctuations.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies including alternative sourcing and buffer stock planning.
• Monitor supply chain performance to anticipate potential delays and adjust plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with engineering manufacturing and project management teams to ensure materialavailability aligns with production schedules.
• Facilitate communication between internal teams and suppliers to address material issues anddrive resolutions.
• Work with quality assurance teams to ensure materials meet the required specifications andstandards.
• Implement and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supplier on-time delivery andsupplier performance.
• Maintain accurate records of material orders deliveries and costs.
• Provide regular status updates to program leadership on material availability risks and costs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations for material management
• Perform other duties as required.

Standard Essential Functions

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis or in accordance with posted schedule.
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external businessassociates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the companys policiesand practices.
• Embodies AEVEXs cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and companyculture.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of procurement processes supplier management and material logistics.
• Excellent negotiation communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software (e.g. Infor LN SAP Oracle or similar ERPsystems).
• Ability to manage budgets timelines and competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and risk management skills.
• Skilled at analyzing data to inform decision-making and optimize material flow.
• Ability to track complex material schedules and manage multiple suppliers simultaneously.
• Able to quickly respond to changes in material requirements production schedules or supplierissues.

Education / Certifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Engineering or a related field.

Experience

• 10 Experience in Aerospace manufacturing operations; defense contract manufacturingexperience preferred
• Global supply chain experience preferred.
• Proven experience in developing negotiating and closing subcontracts with large spend (greaterthan $500000 USD) suppliers.
• Experience with sourcing and managing the following commodity suppliers.
• Composites (mid to high volume)
• Aerospace wing fuselage and flight surface composite manufacturing experiencea plus
• Small gasoline engine propulsion - Aerospace
• Electric Electronic and Electro-mechanical components; established relationships withkey franchised distributors including Arrow Avnet TTI etc.
• Avionics including flight GPS systems flight controllers and autopilot systems.
• Wire Harness manufacturing

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

Frequently required to sit and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
For the purpose of this summary occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the workday frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance U.S. Citizenship required.
  
  

About AEVEX

AEVEX headquartered in Solana Beach California supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation remote sensing and analysis solutions. The companys capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing exploitation and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define develop and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government partner nations and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California Florida North Carolina Ohio and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits including a 401(k)-retirement plan comprehensive Medical Dental Vision Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company professional development funds and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling legal help child and elder care support among other benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race religious creed color sex (including pregnancy breast feeding and related medical conditions) gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship status military and veteran status marital status age protected medical condition genetic information physical disability mental disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws.