FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense companies. With more than 55 years of experience, it specializes in c-class components that include hardware, electrical, chemical, and consumable products and services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. At FDH Aero, we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people, and our culture empowers every team member to contribute and grow. As a global team, our culture is rooted in five (5) core values that begin with the words “We are” and include: service-first, respectful, amplifiers, open-minded and accountable.
FDH Aero is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,200 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.
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We are looking for a Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing who will be responsible for overseeing the Strategic Sourcing team at FDH Aero ("FDH") in Las Colinas TX. This individual will work closely with FDH’s senior leadership team and the global supply base to deliver a world-class aerospace distribution capability to its customers, and ultimately supporting the growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction objectives for FDH.
Responsibilities

• Evaluate and validate purchase order (PO) requests for accuracy and adherence to purchasing policies
• Oversee procurement transactions (PO’s) on the open order book and order queue
• Responsible for assigning purchasing tasks across the team. Monitor and forecast the transactional demand and our ability to support those transactions in a timely manner
• Maintain fluency of the purchasing business process, including the use of technology, tools, documentation, and controls to execute transactions
• Evaluate and execute opportunities to improve our performance against PO’s (through improved cost / unit or lead-times)
• Supports the business through expedited orders to support customer deadlines/internal delivery requirements
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies including cost reduction strategies and supplier selection criteria
• Lead supplier negotiations to improve cost, reduce risk, and improve supplier performance
• Be a strong leader and team player as the manager of a newly established team of individual contributors
• Analyze data and generate reports to identify cost estimates and supplier capabilities
• Collaborate with suppliers and support long-term supplier partnerships
• Drive a continuous improvement culture and inspires the team to improve
• Ability to evaluate and implement best-in-class processes, technologies, and tools
• Work with senior leadership to establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure the success of the Strategic Sourcing activities

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field (MBA preferred
• 5 years of experience in a Supply Chain Management within the aerospace distribution industry
• Attention to detail, accuracy in quoting, sourcing, managing supplier relationships and transactional volume
• Prior knowledge of the aerospace industry, with emphasis on key aerospace hardware commodities, products and suppliers
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, engage and drive performance across the purchasing staff
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with cross functional teams within the SCM and business leaders, and with customers and suppliers
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and develop effective solutions
• Ability to work on-site at Calco Aerospace in Ft Worth, TX on a regular basis
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with technology ERP systems; experience with aerospace ERP systems such as Pentagon and Quantum a plus
• Familiarity with aerospace industry quality compliance requirements, including AS9120, ASA100

FDH Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.