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Canopy Aerospace & Defense · 2 months ago

Procurement and Supply Chain Leader

Ontario, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$125K/yr - $165K/yr

8+ years exp

Canopy Aerospace & Defense manufactures and delivers highly specialized materials for the aerospace and defense markets. The Procurement & Supply Chain Lead will develop and manage sourcing, purchasing, logistics, and supplier quality processes to meet the rigorous requirements of the industry.

Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Build and execute sourcing strategies for key material categories (composites, thermal protection systems, avionics, machined components, tooling, logistics)

Develop and manage supplier relationships—emphasizing quality, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness

Lead contract negotiations and vendor selection in coordination with Contracts, Engineering, and Operations

Manage RFQs, bids, cost analysis, and supplier scorecards. Track total cost of ownership and lifecycle cost savings

Implement supplier segmentation and dual-sourcing strategies to ensure resilience and continuity

Align sourcing decisions with make/buy analysis and capacity planning

Own end-to-end materials flow—planning, purchasing, inventory, logistics, and fulfillment—for production and R&D programs

Establish KPIs for on-time delivery, lead-time reduction, and supplier performance. Drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights

Collaborate cross-functionally to forecast demand, manage inventory levels, and mitigate supply risks

Oversee logistics and export compliance (customs documentation, freight forwarders, HTS codes)

Implement scalable ERP/MRP processes and ensure accurate configuration, traceability, and lot control

Support readiness for DCMA CPSR, AS9100, and customer audits

Qualification

Procurement strategiesSupplier managementERP/MRP systemsAerospace regulationsContract negotiationLean manufacturingSix Sigma principlesAnalytical skillsCross-functional communicationLeadership skillsNegotiation skills

Required

Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; Master's or professional certification (CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, PMP) preferred

8+ years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain or procurement, including 3+ years in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing

Deep understanding of standard commercial and government procurement regulations

Proven success implementing sourcing strategies, managing supplier performance, and optimizing cost and delivery

Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems, supplier portals, and performance dashboards

Strong leadership, analytical, and negotiation skills; ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work extended hours/weekends to meet critical deadlines; travel to other Canopy sites and customer locations as needed

Proficiency with standard business software and collaboration tools; strong cross-functional communication skills

To conform to US Government export regulations, the applicant must be a (i) US Citizen, (ii) lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (aka green card holder), (iii) protected individual as defined by U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or (iv) eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred

Experience in Aviation, Aerospace & Defense sector preferred but not essential

Prior experience supporting NASA, DoD, or Tier 1 aerospace / defense primes

Background in materials management for composites, high-temperature ceramics, or metallics

Familiarity with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles

Exposure to supply-chain digitization tools (AI-assisted planning, blockchain traceability, or advanced analytics)

Understanding of export compliance (ITAR/EAR, ECCN classification)

Benefits

Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan participation (eligibility required)

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Discretionary bonuses

Company

Canopy Aerospace & Defense

Canopy Aerospace & Defense manufactures and delivers highly specialized materials with exceptional insulative, absorptive, and signal reducing characteristics to the space and defense markets.

Founded in 2021

Denver, Colorado, USA

51-200 employees