Supply Chain Manager

We are looking for a Supply Chain Manager to oversee purchasing, supplier strategy, inventory planning, and logistics operations in Texas. This role plays a key part in maintaining material availability, controlling costs, and supporting production and program schedules in a regulated manufacturing environment. The position works closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Program Management to strengthen supplier performance, reduce risk, and improve overall supply chain efficiency.Responsibilities:• Direct end-to-end purchasing activities, from supplier sourcing and bid evaluation through contract negotiation and order placement for materials, parts, and external services.• Build and maintain productive supplier partnerships that support quality expectations, on-time delivery, and competitive pricing across programs.• Measure vendor performance using operational and commercial indicators, then lead corrective actions and improvement plans when results fall short.• Expand and strengthen the supply base by identifying, assessing, and onboarding new suppliers to improve continuity and reduce sourcing risk.• Oversee demand planning, inventory levels, and material availability to keep manufacturing schedules on track and minimize shortages or excess stock.• Collaborate with production and operations teams to align procurement priorities with build schedules, customer commitments, and changing program needs.• Ensure purchasing records, supplier documentation, and contract files are accurate and audit-ready while supporting internal, customer, and regulatory reviews.• Analyze supply chain exposure such as constrained materials, supplier instability, and external disruptions, and implement practical mitigation strategies.• Contribute to proposal and planning efforts by supplying cost inputs, lead-time guidance, sourcing recommendations, and make-versus-buy analysis.• Promote process improvements, reporting discipline, and best practices across supply chain activities while providing guidance to less experienced team members as needed.