Procurement Specialist - CNC, Casting & Fabrication

ABOUT THE ROLE The Procurement Specialist CNC, Casting & Fabrication is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing suppliers for technically complex manufactured components supporting POWERTECH s propulsion development and production programs. The role requires strong technical procurement experience across CNC machining, casting, and fabrication . The successful candidate must be capable of understanding engineering drawings, manufacturing processes, material specifications, supplier capabilities, lead times, and cost drivers to support effective sourcing and supplier-selection decisions. Candidates must have demonstrated procurement or supply-chain experience across all three areas: CNC machining, casting, and fabrication. RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Sourcing & Procurement • Manage end-to-end sourcing and procurement of CNC-machined, cast, and fabricated components . • Develop RFQs and obtain quotations from qualified local and international suppliers. • Conduct commercial and technical bid evaluations in collaboration with Engineering and Quality. • Issue purchase orders and manage orders through manufacture, inspection, delivery, and closure. • Support make-or-buy and sourcing-strategy decisions for manufactured components. CNC, Casting & Fabrication Procurement • Source suppliers capable of precision 3-, 4- and 5-axis CNC machining, turning, grinding, and other machining processes . • Procure cast components using processes such as investment casting, sand casting, and precision casting . • Manage procurement of fabricated components involving sheet metal, welding, forming, brazing, assemblies, and related fabrication processes . • Assess supplier manufacturing capability against drawing tolerances, materials, volumes, quality requirements, and delivery schedules. • Understand manufacturing cost drivers including raw material, machine time, tooling, fixtures, labour, inspection, and special processes. Supplier Management • Identify, assess, qualify, and develop suppliers capable of meeting aerospace and defence requirements. • Conduct supplier capability assessments jointly with Engineering, Quality, and Industrialization teams. • Monitor supplier performance across quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness . • Lead commercial discussions relating to delivery delays, price changes, capacity constraints, and supplier performance. • Support supplier-development and corrective-action activities. Commercial Negotiation & Cost Management • Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, minimum order quantities, tooling costs, and commercial conditions. • Conduct cost analysis and challenge supplier quotations using knowledge of manufacturing processes. • Identify cost-reduction opportunities through alternate sourcing, value engineering, supplier consolidation, and long-term agreements. • Support should-cost analysis for manufactured components. Supply Chain & Risk Management • Monitor long-lead materials, manufacturing capacity, supplier dependencies, and critical-path components. • Identify supply-chain risks and develop appropriate mitigation or alternate-source strategies. • Support localization and development of regional manufacturing suppliers where appropriate. • Expedite critical orders to support engineering, production, and program milestones. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrialization, Quality, Program Management, Finance, and Production . • Ensure procurement requirements reflect drawings, BOMs, specifications, quality requirements, and program schedules. • Support prototype, development, qualification, and serial-production procurement activities. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration , or a related discipline. • Minimum 7 years of procurement, sourcing, or supply-chain experience within technically complex manufacturing environments. • Mandatory hands-on procurement experience with CNC machining, casting, and fabrication suppliers. • Strong knowledge of manufactured and engineered components. • Experience within aerospace, defence, propulsion, automotive, precision engineering, or advanced manufacturing is highly desirable. • Strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances, materials, manufacturing methods, and production lead times. • Experience negotiating with machine shops, foundries, fabrication companies, and specialist manufacturing suppliers. • Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems such as SAP or equivalent. • Knowledge of supplier qualification, FAI, AS9100, and aerospace manufacturing requirements is advantageous. • CIPS, ISM, APICS, or equivalent professional certification is advantageous. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The successful candidate should demonstrate practical knowledge of: • CNC milling and turning • 3-, 4- and 5-axis machining • Precision machining and grinding • Investment and sand casting • Aerospace metals and alloys • Sheet-metal fabrication • Welding and brazing • Forming and fabricated assemblies • Tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing setup costs • Engineering drawings and GD&T • Supplier capability and capacity assessment • RFQ and technical/commercial bid evaluation • Cost breakdown and negotiation • Supplier performance and risk management • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration , or a related discipline. • Minimum 7 years of procurement, sourcing, or supply-chain experience within technically complex manufacturing environments. • Mandatory hands-on procurement experience with CNC machining, casting, and fabrication suppliers. • Strong knowledge of manufactured and engineered components. • Experience within aerospace, defence, propulsion, automotive, precision engineering, or advanced manufacturing is highly desirable. • Strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances, materials, manufacturing methods, and production lead times. • Experience negotiating with machine shops, foundries, fabrication companies, and specialist manufacturing suppliers. • Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems such as SAP or equivalent. • Knowledge of supplier qualification, FAI, AS9100, and aerospace manufacturing requirements is advantageous. • CIPS, ISM, APICS, or equivalent professional certification is advantageous.