CesiumAstro

Procurement Manager, Program Support (NPI & Engineering Support)

Westminster, CO · Full-time

Work authorization required$136k-$151kDetected 20 days ago

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About the role

If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about supporting new product development and manufacturing for an exciting product line of satellite communications equipment, we would like to hear from you.
The Program Procurement Manager is responsible for leading procurement activities supporting engineering, NPI, test, prototype, indirect, and program-driven procurement demand.

Develop and lead a team of buyers supporting engineering, NPI, prototype, test, program-driven, and indirect procurement activities.
Manage purchase request (PR) workflows and program procurement prioritization.
Improve procurement responsiveness, workload balancing, and communication across procurement support activities.
Support sourcing and supplier engagement activities for NPI, prototype, and engineering programs.
Develop procurement intake governance, escalation workflows, and service expectations.
Support transition of recurring production demand into MRP/direct procurement workflows.
Develop workload planning and resource balancing strategies across program procurement activities.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives tied to procurement responsiveness and execution.
Partner with Supplier Relationship Management, Quality, and Engineering to support supplier issue resolution, alternate source development, and program supply continuity.
Partner closely with Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to support program-driven and rapid-turn procurement requirements.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field
7-10+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain operations, or manufacturing support environments.
Experience supporting engineering, prototype, NPI, program, or indirect procurement activities within fast-paced environments.
Strong understanding of procurement workflows, purchase request processes, and supplier coordination.
If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you.

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