Supply Chain Category Manager – Machining
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Moorpark • California • Connecticut • United States
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Salary
💰 $150,000 - $190,000 per year
About the role
- Develop and execute a comprehensive category strategy for machining
- Define sourcing approaches including make vs. buy, supplier consolidation, and dual sourcing strategies
- Build should-cost models and benchmark pricing across suppliers and regions
- Align category strategy with engineering, manufacturing, and program requirements
- Conduct market research to inform category strategies
- Identify, qualify, and onboard machining suppliers
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
- 7–12+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, with strong focus on machining or precision manufacturing
- Deep understanding of machining processes, materials, and tolerances in aerospace applications
- Proven experience negotiating complex supplier agreements and managing global supply bases
- Strong analytical and financial acumen (cost modeling, TCO analysis)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
strategic sourcingcost modelingTCO analysissupplier negotiationsupplier managementbenchmark pricingshould-cost modelsmarket researchmachining processesprecision manufacturing
Soft Skills
analytical skillsfinancial acumen