Latecoere Hermosillo · 23 hours ago
HEAD OF DIRECT PROCUREMENT
Los Angeles County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expLatecoere México is seeking a Head of Direct Procurement for the Americas region. This role is responsible for leading procurement strategy and supplier management for aerospace manufacturing, ensuring a high-performing supply base that meets stringent quality and compliance requirements.
Aviation & Aerospace
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of a regional direct procurement strategy aligned with corporate aerospace goals and global supply chain priorities
Own procurement strategy for key commodities such as aerostructures, machined parts, sheet metal, composites, equipment, electronics, raw materials, hardware
Support business growth, new program launches, and operational goals through robust sourcing and supplier readiness plans
Develop and manage a high-performing Americas supply base that meets AS9100, NADCAP, ITAR, FAA, and other regulatory standards
Oversee supplier selection, qualification, performance, and relationship management
Drive long-term agreements (LTAs), commercial negotiations, and supplier performance improvement
Implement supplier development programs to improve quality, on-time delivery, capacity, cost, and innovation
Lead a team of commodity managers, buyers, supplier development engineers, and procurement specialists by fostering skills and capabilities
Drive standardized procurement processes, digital tools, and data-driven decision making
Ensure alignment with operational requirements for production, inventory levels, and material availability across Americas sites
Deliver annual cost reduction, productivity, and value-engineering targets
Evaluate total cost of ownership (TCO) and implement should-cost, make-buy, and negotiation modeling
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks in areas such as geo-political instability, capacity constraints, regulatory exposure, single/sole-source suppliers, and logistics disruptions
Ensure compliance with corporate ethics, export controls, and government regulations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (MBA preferred)
10–15+ years of progressive experience in direct procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain within aerospace or high-precision manufacturing
Minimum 5 years in leadership roles managing multi-site procurement teams
Deep knowledge of aerospace supply markets, cost drivers, and regulatory requirements (AS9100, NADCAP, ITAR, DFARS)
Experience negotiating complex contracts, long-term agreements, and multi-million-dollar supplier portfolios
Expertise in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and procurement analytics tools
Strong communication and executive presence for interactions with senior leadership and customers
Exceptional negotiation, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across multiple sites
Company
Latecoere Hermosillo
We serve aerospace with innovative solutions for a sustainable world.
1,001-5,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase