Manager, Purchasing – Contract – Greensboro, NC

Description:
We’re hiring an experienced Purchasing Manager to support the mobilization and ongoing operations of an aerospace facility in Greensboro, North Carolina.

This is a hands-on contract opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys building supplier networks, solving supply chain challenges, and working within a fast-paced, international aerospace environment.

What you’ll be doing:

Lead sourcing and supplier management for goods and services required to successfully mobilize the Greensboro facility

Develop a supply chain capable of meeting quality, delivery and cost objectives

Identify supplier and supply chain risks and implement effective mitigation plans

Manage sourcing activities in accordance with established procurement processes and category strategies

Evaluate and select suppliers based on capability, quality, compliance, ESG and CSR requirements

Support supplier onboarding, governance and ongoing performance management

Work closely with Buyers to ensure purchase orders are placed on time and supplier deliveries remain on schedule

Manage purchasing activity within the IFS ERP system

Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality, cost reduction and cost avoidance

Support budgets, forecasts and monthly/quarterly performance reporting

Drive root-cause analysis, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives

Collaborate with operations, procurement and supply chain teams across the U.S. and UK

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain or a related discipline preferred

Professional procurement certification such as MCIPS or equivalent is an asset

Aerospace, defense, manufacturing or another highly regulated industry background would be highly advantageous

Approximately 5–10 years of procurement/supply chain experience, ideally within a multi-site or international organization

Strong experience with U.S. sourcing and supplier management

Experience sourcing and purchasing indirect commodities, CAPEX and operational support products/services

Demonstrated experience managing supplier performance and operational supply chain issues

Strong commercial, analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Experience working within a cross-functional matrix organization

We’re looking for someone who is results-driven, adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity, with the confidence to work across functions, cultures and time zones.

📧 Interested? Send your resume to karen.roe@morson-edge.com

Please note: This is a genuine, active opportunity. Morson Edge does not use artificial intelligence to screen or select candidates.
 
Job Location: Greensboro, NC
Rate: Open
Per Diem: No
Overtime: Possible
Duration: 6 +
Start Date: ASAP
Input Date: 08/27/2026
Firm Name: MORSON INTERNATIONAL INC
Attention: Karen Roe
Address: 24800 I-45 STE 108
City, State: SPRING, TX 77386
Country: USA
Phone: 416/477-7138
Email: karen.roe@morson-edge.com
Website: www.morsoncanada.com
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