Manager, Purchasing

Location: Fully onsite in Chesapeake, VA; candidates in the Chula Vista, CA area may apply if open to relocation. Ability to travel and work overtime is required. Must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. person under applicable export-control regulations, and able to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Company

Fleet Solutions supports the U.S. Navy fleet support and maintenance market through overhaul, repair, testing, and parts sales for marine and industrial equipment.

What you will do

• Monitor and coordinate purchasing department operations, ensuring compliance with internal, external, and governing industry standards.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans, supplier consolidation initiatives, and supplier performance systems.
• Build supplier partnerships, lead negotiations, and improve performance, innovation, delivery, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Align procurement activities with organizational growth, cost reduction, margin expansion, and new product or service pricing efforts.
• Lead and develop purchasing representatives, coordinate resources, and liaise with internal stakeholders and cross-functional project teams.
• Monitor procurement KPIs, maintain standard operating procedures, support inventory and proposal processes, and recommend corrective actions.

Requirements

• 8–12 years of procurement experience in complex, high-mix manufacturing or service business operations.
• Associate’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Statistics, or an equivalent field; relevant work experience may substitute for a formal degree.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, multitasking, and people leadership skills.
• Ability to review and interpret technical blueprints, drawings, and sketches for procurement purposes.
• Ability to work under emergent and strict scheduling deadlines and comply with governing industry standards.
• Strong understanding and practical use of MRP/ERP systems and MS Office tools.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a DoD security clearance; must qualify as a U.S. person under U.S. export-control regulations.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

Nice to have

• Experience in ship repair and/or the technical service industry.
• Experience using business intelligence tools such as Power BI.

Culture & Benefits

• Onsite work at the Chesapeake, Virginia location.
• Benefits are country-specific and may vary by location.
• Inclusive workplace with equal employment opportunity and accommodation support during recruitment and assessment.