LEHNER SCREW MACHINE LLC
Description
Materials & Vendor Manager
Reports to:
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Position Overview OGS Industries is an AS9100-certified aerospace contract manufacturer specializing in high-mix, low-volume precision machining. The Materials & Vendor Manager is responsible for end-to-end sourcing and procurement of raw materials and outside processing (OSP) services. This role drives cost, lead-time, and supplier performance improvements while ensuring AS9100 and customer compliance. A key strategic focus is material standardization and SKU reduction to lower overall material costs and support accurate estimating.
Key Responsibilities
Manage RFQs, purchasing, and negotiations for raw materials and subcontract services (heat treat, plating, anodize, coatings, NDT, etc.)
Issue and manage purchase orders with full technical and quality flowdowns
Develop and implement a material standardization strategy to reduce SKUs and total material cost
Identify, qualify, and develop new suppliers; manage performance of existing vendors
Build and maintain pricing indices and quote databases to support estimating accuracy
Support Estimating with timely cost, lead-time, and sourcing inputs
Ensure AS9100 purchasing compliance, supplier approvals, audits, and corrective actions
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Planning
Required Qualifications
5+ years of procurement or vendor management experience in manufacturing (aerospace preferred)
Experience sourcing raw materials and outside processing for precision machining
Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated cost and/or lead-time improvements
Working knowledge of AS9100 purchasing and supplier requirements
ERP/MRP and Excel proficiencyStrong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
High-mix, low-volume aerospace machining experience
Knowledge of aerospace alloys (aluminum, stainless, titanium, nickel alloys, tool steels)
Experience with supplier scorecards, pricing models, or cost indices
Supplier auditing experience; APICS/ISM certification a plus
Familiarity with Nadcap special processes
Why OGS Industries
Key leadership role with direct impact on cost, delivery, and profitability
Opportunity to build sourcing strategy and supplier partnerships
Collaborative, fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Work hours will follow shop hours 40-50 hours per week, Monday-Thursday 6am – 4:30pm and possible Friday hours when needed.
Notes This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.
OGS Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. No Phone Calls or 3rd Party Calls please.
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Materials & Vendor Manager
Reports to:
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Position Overview OGS Industries is an AS9100-certified aerospace contract manufacturer specializing in high-mix, low-volume precision machining. The Materials & Vendor Manager is responsible for end-to-end sourcing and procurement of raw materials and outside processing (OSP) services. This role drives cost, lead-time, and supplier performance improvements while ensuring AS9100 and customer compliance. A key strategic focus is material standardization and SKU reduction to lower overall material costs and support accurate estimating.
Key Responsibilities
Manage RFQs, purchasing, and negotiations for raw materials and subcontract services (heat treat, plating, anodize, coatings, NDT, etc.)
Issue and manage purchase orders with full technical and quality flowdowns
Develop and implement a material standardization strategy to reduce SKUs and total material cost
Identify, qualify, and develop new suppliers; manage performance of existing vendors
Build and maintain pricing indices and quote databases to support estimating accuracy
Support Estimating with timely cost, lead-time, and sourcing inputs
Ensure AS9100 purchasing compliance, supplier approvals, audits, and corrective actions
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Planning
Required Qualifications
5+ years of procurement or vendor management experience in manufacturing (aerospace preferred)
Experience sourcing raw materials and outside processing for precision machining
Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated cost and/or lead-time improvements
Working knowledge of AS9100 purchasing and supplier requirements
ERP/MRP and Excel proficiencyStrong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
High-mix, low-volume aerospace machining experience
Knowledge of aerospace alloys (aluminum, stainless, titanium, nickel alloys, tool steels)
Experience with supplier scorecards, pricing models, or cost indices
Supplier auditing experience; APICS/ISM certification a plus
Familiarity with Nadcap special processes
Why OGS Industries
Key leadership role with direct impact on cost, delivery, and profitability
Opportunity to build sourcing strategy and supplier partnerships
Collaborative, fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Work hours will follow shop hours 40-50 hours per week, Monday-Thursday 6am – 4:30pm and possible Friday hours when needed.
Notes This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.
OGS Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. No Phone Calls or 3rd Party Calls please.
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