Allen Control Systems

Allen Control Systems

Purchasing Manager

Austin, TX

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 days ago
Data AnalysisComputer VisionNegotiationExcelSupply ChainProcurementERPPerformance ManagementRoboticsControlsCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeLean Manufacturing

About the role

  • With an engineering-first culture, ACS values technical excellence and innovation.
  • In this manufacturing environment, every decision you make keeps production moving, missions on track, and compliance airtight.
  • You will initially work from the current facility in Austin and will transition to our new Pflugerville, TX location upon completion of the facility move, anticipated in Q3/Q4 2026.

Responsibilities

  • Develops, implements, and continuously improves procurement policies, procedures, and systems governing aerospace material, components, tooling, capital equipment, and specialized services
  • Ensures uninterrupted material flow to support production schedules despite long lead times, constrained suppliers, engineering changes, and urgent customer requirements
  • Supports aerospace programs and off‑site operations while maintaining compliance with AS9100, ITAR, FAR/DFARS, and customer‑specific requirements
  • Partners cross‑functionally with engineering, planning, production, quality, supplier quality, warehouse, sales, and finance to rapidly resolve production‑critical material issues
  • Develops and maintains a robust supplier selection, qualification, and risk assessment process appropriate for aerospace components and special processes
  • Establishes systems to evaluate supplier quotes using aerospace‑appropriate negotiation techniques considering quality, traceability, lead time, capacity, and lifecycle cost
  • Builds and maintains a qualified aerospace supplier base capable of meeting technical, quality, delivery, and compliance requirements
  • Prepares, issues, and manages purchase orders and change notices with a focus on configuration control, traceability, and documentation accuracy
  • Negotiates complex procurements involving long lead‑time components, sole‑source suppliers, special processes, and high‑value aerospace equipment
  • Tracks and drives key performance metrics including supplier quality, delivery performance, cost variance, and corrective action closure

Requirements

  • 6-10+ years of combined Planning and Procurement experience in aerospace or similarly regulated manufacturing environments
  • Proven experience managing suppliers subject to AS9100, ITAR, FAR/DFARS, or customer‑specific aerospace requirements
  • Demonstrated experience in production planning and scheduling, with the ability to align procurement execution to dynamic aerospace manufacturing schedules and program milestones.
  • High degree of ownership, resilience, and accountability
  • Advanced proficiency with ERP/MRP systems used in aerospace manufacturing
  • Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and Just‑In‑Time principles adapted for aerospace constraints
  • Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in high‑pressure aerospace manufacturing environments with zero‑defect expectations
  • Strong prioritization and decision‑making skills in situations involving schedule compression, supply disruption, and competing program demands
  • Exceptional attention to detail with a disciplined approach to documentation, traceability, and configuration control
  • Solid understanding of aerospace supply chain risk management and supplier performance management
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including interaction with customers, auditors, and suppliers
  • High degree of ownership, resilience, and accountability; capable of independent execution in a regulated environment
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), including data analysis and executive‑level reporting
  • Competitive salary
  • ACS Equity Package

Compensation

  • Competitive salary

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • We are developing an autonomous gun turret using advanced computer vision and control systems to precisely detect, track, and neutralize enemy drones.

Company info

  • Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup founded by two former Navy electrical engineers with a proven track record in robotics and software.

Equal opportunity

  • Allen Control Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
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