Supply Chain Category Manager – Machining
Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.
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 (CNC, precision machining, complex metals, exotic materials)
- 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: Monitor industry trends and gather market intelligence to inform category strategies and feed program management and engineering.
- Support devising and implementing EBOS improvement strategies to processes, procedures and project flow in Supply Chain, including supplier kaizens and strategic supplier business reviews.
- Drive supplier sustainability, small business sourcing, and supplier innovation as part of Category strategies.
- Identify, qualify, and onboard machining suppliers with capabilities in aerospace-grade materials (e.g., titanium, Inconel, aluminum alloys)
- Drive supplier performance across key metrics: OTD, quality (PPM), lead time, and cost competitiveness
- Collaborate closely with engineering on design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and cost optimization
- Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring supplier readiness and capability alignment
- Develop & Implement Category Strategies: Create strategies to optimize cost and improve operations aligning with best practices.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including single-source dependencies, geopolitical exposure, and capacity constraints
- Leverage data analytics to drive sourcing decisions and category insights
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
- Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
CNC machiningprecision machiningcost modelingTCO analysissupplier performance metricsdata analyticsdesign-for-manufacturabilitysourcing strategiesshould-cost modelsmarket research
Soft Skills
analytical acumennegotiationcollaborationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingcommunicationproject managementleadershipinnovationrisk management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply ChainBachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Manufacturing