Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The companys core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the worlds premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

​Spirit AeroSystems’ Supply Chain Management Organization is responsible for the procurement of all materials and services. The company has contracts and agreements in place with top-tier suppliers across the globe. A Purchasing / Procurement Manager at Spirit is responsible for leading a team of purchasing professionals through the life cycle of purchased components from requirement identification, sourcing, order placement and receipt/ delivery to the assembly line. Our teams ensure we have the right part, at the right place, at the right time.

Key Accountabilities:

• Team Leadership & Collaboration: Lead supply chain team, ensuring process management, alignment with business objectives, collaboration on planning, process improvement, and problem resolution.
• Supplier Management: Oversee procurement agents to ensure global suppliers meet performance targets, maintain compliance, and drive operational excellence.
• Strategic Execution & Risk Management: Execute supply chain strategy to support business growth and mitigate risks, ensuring continuity and efficiency.
• Process Improvement & Innovation: Implement process improvements and lead initiatives to streamline operations, reduce waste, and drive cost reduction.
• Inventory & Planning: Develop inventory plans, ensuring alignment with business needs and mitigating cost variances.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to governance, regulations, and policies to support operational excellence and minimize risk.
• Collaboration & Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment to meet customer requirements and performance standards.
• Program Management: Act as supply chain program focal in support of an Integrated Product Team. Manage and oversee supply chain execution strategies to support statement of work program projects.

Requirements

• 9+ years of supply chain experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role within a production environment.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and project management tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact at all organizational levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with a wide range of individuals and departments in a diverse environment.
• Proven experience in negotiating and managing supplier contracts, with strong financial acumen and commercial negotiation skills to ensure compliance and favorable terms.
• Ability to drive change, improve processes, and manage project timelines effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA or Master’s preferred).
• Experience with MRP systems, SAP, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of governance and compliance, including AS9100 or similar audits.
• APICS, CPIM, CSCP, or other industry certifications.
• Understanding of APQP and quality management systems.
• Experience in supplier management and recovery execution strategies.

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.