Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Machining Procurement Analyst for a contract opportunity in Long Beach, CA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): •5 years in a Procurement role and 3 years in aerospace industry and/or manufacturing •Ability to create and update request for proposals (RFPs), purchase orders (POs) and facilities work orders in an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software •Ability to work effectively in a team environment •Ability to make independent judgments with limited information •Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees, vendors, and customers •Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction •Ability to balance multiple priorities with ambiguous instructions
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: •End-to-End Commodity Management: Manage assigned commodities from demand to contract fulfillment. •Strategic & Tactical Execution: Apply sourcing and supplier management expertise across all organizational levels. •Supply Base Development: Optimize the supply base to meet long-term program needs. •Cost and Risk Reduction Strategy: Develop strategies to reduce total cost, lead time, and supply chain risk. •Supplier Research & Negotiation: Conduct market research, assess suppliers, issue RFQs/RFPs, and lead contract negotiations. •Integrated Sourcing Strategy: Align sourcing with program, customer, product lifecycle, and in-service support strategies. •Supplier Performance Management: Oversee supply/demand planning, schedule adherence, quality, on-time delivery, and cost for suppliers. •Supplier Development & Improvement: Lead supplier improvement initiatives and integrate results into strategies. •Value Engineering & Cost Analysis: Drive value engineering, BOM cost breakdowns, and should-cost analysis.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): •Experience reading drawings/stp files and providing engineering DFM feedback, alternative manufacturing methods
REQUIRED EDUCATION: •Accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Engineering or Business-related field
WORK HOURS: •Full-Time
Job Number:
218076
Job Location:
Long Beach, CA
Rate:
Up to $72.50 DOE
Duration:
3 months
Input Date:
04/27/2026
Firm Name:
CHIPTON ROSS
Attention:
LaVada Pulley
Address:
420 CULVER BLVD
City, State:
PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone:
310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone:
800/927-9318
Fax Phone:
310/414-7808
Email:lpulley@chiptonross.com Website:www.chiptonross.com