Global Supply Chain Manager, Mechanical

The role

The Category Manager, Mechanical Equipment owns the mechanical supply base for actuator product lines. This person sources precision mechanical components and raw materials while managing supplier relationships.

What you will do

• Own commodity strategy and supplier selection for precision mechanical components
• Lead sourcing for new programs from RFQ through award
• Own procurement for New Product Introduction
• Qualify and develop precision machining, forging, and casting suppliers
• Partner with design and manufacturing engineering on material selection
• Develop should-cost and price targets for mechanical commodities
• Manage supplier corrective action for quality escapes
• Negotiate long-term agreements and POs with suppliers
• Ensure supplier compliance with AS9100, ITAR/EAR, and material traceability
• Support make/buy decisions and capacity planning

Required qualifications

• 5+ or more years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain for precision mechanical components
• Demonstrated experience sourcing machined, forged, or cast metal components and raw materials
• General knowledge of GD&T, material certifications, and special process requirements
• Experience negotiating supply agreements, pricing, and capacity commitments
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems and supplier qualification/audit processes
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR (22 CFR §120.15)

Nice to have

• Experience sourcing components for actuation systems, flight controls, or other high-precision mechanical assemblies
• Familiarity with internal CNC machine shop operations and make/buy capacity planning
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Epicor)

Benefits

• Medical is 100% covered by the company
• Life Insurance (2x Salary) 100% covered by the company
• Flexible PTO
• 401K
• Financial Wellness Resources

Before you apply

• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders)
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR (22 CFR §120.15)

About the company

Salient Motion pioneers modular motion technologies for Industrial, Aerospace and Defense. They are crafting exclusive motion control components and are currently located in Torrance, CA.