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Title: Quality Supervisor

Location: Chicago Metro Area

Industry: Metal Manufacturing / Industrial Components

Compensation: $75K – $85K

Position Overview

A growing manufacturing organization in the Chicago metro area is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead daily quality operations within a production environment. This role will oversee inspection processes, support quality assurance initiatives, and partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure products consistently meet customer and regulatory standards.

This position is ideal for a hands-on quality professional with experience in metal manufacturing or stamping who enjoys working closely with production teams and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of the quality department and inspection personnel
• Provide coaching, guidance, and training to quality team members
• Ensure products meet internal specifications and customer requirements
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives
• Analyze quality and production data to determine product acceptability
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve quality issues
• Prepare reports and data summaries for management review
• Support internal and external quality audits
• Maintain quality documentation and inspection records
• Utilize precision measuring tools and inspection equipment to verify product conformance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality role
• Prior experience leading or mentoring quality personnel preferred
• Experience in metal stamping, machining, or metal component manufacturing strongly preferred
• Knowledge of quality core tools (PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, APQP)
• Ability to read blueprints, GD&T, and piece prints
• Experience using measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and optical comparators
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and production teams

Work Environment

This role operates in both an office and manufacturing environment and requires regular interaction with production teams. Occasional travel to customer or supplier locations may be required.

TekPro is partnered with a precision machining manufacturer in the Chicago area that is looking to add a Process Engineer to their team. Our client offers modern CNC equipment, a clean and organized facility, and the opportunity to work on complex precision machined components.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in a precision machining environment who enjoys developing manufacturing processes, working with engineering and production teams, and supporting the launch of new parts into production.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing detailed manufacturing process plans for new parts using SolidWorks for modeling and drafting and Visual Manufacturing (ERP) for documentation
• Reviewing customer purchase orders, drawings, and specifications to ensure all requirements are incorporated into the manufacturing process plan
• Ensuring manufacturing process plans comply with all drawing, purchase order, and specification requirements
• Reviewing existing tooling and gage inventory for use in the manufacturing process
• Designing and ordering new tooling when necessary
• Working closely with manufacturing teams to troubleshoot and resolve production issues as they arise
• Supporting continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and production efficiency

If you have experience in manufacturing engineering or process engineering within a CNC machining environment and are interested, apply now to learn more!

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Quality Manager

Must have strong experience in automotive manufacturing quality leadership (IATF 16949 OR TS 16949)

Position Overview

The Quality Manager leads the site’s quality function and ensures that products consistently meet internal standards and customer requirements. This role is responsible for managing quality personnel, driving continuous improvement initiatives, supporting production teams, and maintaining compliance with applicable quality systems and industry standards. The position works cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and leadership to maintain product integrity and address quality-related concerns throughout the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the plant’s quality team by providing guidance, training, and ongoing performance feedback to ensure departmental goals are achieved.
• Direct daily quality activities including product inspections, issue resolution, and verification that manufactured products meet required specifications.
• Review and coordinate responses to customer and internal corrective actions, ensuring appropriate investigation, documentation, and follow-through.
• Analyze quality and production data to identify trends, investigate root causes, and support improvements to manufacturing processes.
• Partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve product quality issues and improve overall process capability.
• Evaluate finished products and production processes to determine compliance with specifications, standards, and customer expectations.
• Investigate testing or measurement concerns by verifying calibration and functionality of inspection equipment and coordinating necessary corrective actions.
• Organize and interpret inspection results, historical quality data, and production records to support problem solving and decision-making.
• Communicate quality performance metrics through reports, charts, presentations, or other analytical tools for leadership review.
• Maintain and support the organization’s quality management system by ensuring policies, procedures, and documentation remain current and effective.
• Facilitate meetings or discussions focused on quality improvement initiatives, corrective actions, and process performance.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits and assist with follow-up actions to address findings or recommendations.
• Utilize a variety of inspection and measurement tools including micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, and related quality equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records associated with quality activities and compliance requirements.
• Promote a clean, organized, and safe working environment while following company policies and operational procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support operational and business objectives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training or education related to quality, manufacturing, or engineering preferred.
• Previous experience in a quality leadership or supervisory role within a automotive manufacturing environment.
• Background in metal stamping, precision manufacturing, or similar industrial production processes is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of industry quality methodologies and core tools such as PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and APQP.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, technical drawings, GD&T, and product specifications.
• Proficiency using inspection and measurement equipment including calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, and vision systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data, identify trends, and drive corrective actions.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and clearly convey quality expectations.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Position operates in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout a production facility.
• Use of hands and visual inspection tools required during portions of the workday.
• Occasional exposure to moving machinery or industrial equipment.
• Ability to travel periodically to customer or supplier locations when required.

The Missner Group is a Chicago-based industrial real estate and construction firm with a decades-long track record in acquisition and development across the Midwest. We're entrepreneurial, vertically integrated, and hands-on with deep experience delivering speculative and build-to-suit industrial product throughout the Chicago market. 

We operate as a lean, high-performing team where accountability, initiative, and ownership are expected. This role offers meaningful exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to drive live industrial projects from concept through completion. 

The Role 

You'll sit at the intersection of acquisitions and development — assisting with the evaluation of new opportunities and leading projects from initial underwriting and entitlement through construction and delivery.  

What You'll Own: 

• Lead Industrial development projects from initial site evaluation and due diligence through entitlement, design coordination, construction, and delivery 
• Manage third-party/vendor partnerships, including civil engineers, environmental engineers, land planners, surveyors, and traffic consultants 
• Drive accountability, scope adherence, and budget control across all consultants 
• Reviewing and interpreting civil, environmental, and geotechnical reports to assess project feasibility and risk 
• Direct permitting and entitlement processes with municipalities 
• Review and interpret civil, environmental, traffic, and geotechnical reports to assess feasibility and risk 
• Oversee zoning analysis and entitlement strategy 
• Manage project schedules, development budgets, and cash flow forecasting 
• Coordinate with internal construction teams to ensure alignment during preconstruction and execution 
• Participate in value engineering and scope optimization 
• Prepare investment summaries and development updates for internal leadership 
• Acquisitions support — site evaluation, underwriting, and deal structuring 

What We're Looking For 

• 5+ years of experience in real estate development, construction management, or related field 
• Experience with industrial, commercial, or land development is strongly preferred 
• Demonstrated experience leading entitlements and municipal approval processes 
• Strong financial modeling skills and advanced Excel proficiency 
• Experience overseeing third-party consultants and driving accountability 
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment 
• Ability to read and interpret construction and civil engineering documents 
• Experience managing civil engineers, environmental consultants, surveyors, and other third-party professionals 
• A degree in Civil Engineering is a plus, but not required — we’re open to Real Estate, Construction Management, Architecture, Finance, or related fields 

Why The Missner Group 

• Competitive compensation + annual performance and company-wide bonus  
• Full health benefits — medical, dental, vision, and disability 
• 401(k) Employer match  
• Generous PTO and paid holiday schedule  
• 3 PM close every Friday + Summer Friday half-days  
•  Full-cycle exposure across active industrial developments  
• Direct access to senior leadership 
• Strong Chicago industrial pipeline and established Midwest platform 
• High-performing, close-knit integrated development/construction team with deep Chicago roots 

Reporting to the VP, Brand Integrity, Ethics and Investigations, the Senior Counsel, International Trade Compliance is an experienced compliance lawyer responsible for advancing and managing the Company’s economic sanctions, customs, and export controls compliance programs and enabling compliance with ever-changing and complex global requirements. Such individual is responsible for continually assessing the Company’s sanctions and export compliance risk and in conjunction with other key stakeholders updating, designing and implementing appropriate controls to mitigate such risks.

The individual will have extensive interaction with other members of the Legal Team, the Senior Leadership Team, business teams, as well as with numerous other internal organizations.

Responsibilities

The Senior Counsel, International Trade Compliance is responsible for serving as the internal subject matter expert on applicable global laws and regulations pertaining to economic sanctions, customs and export controls and their impact on the Company’s business (e.g., OFAC, ITAR, and EAR). Such individual is also responsible for developing, enhancing, and implementing the Company’s international trade and export compliance programs and associated procedures to enable compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Such duties will include the following:

• Identify and manage sanctions, customs, and export control compliance issues, escalate and remediate as appropriate;
• Advise the business on sanctions, customs, and export controls compliance, risks, and risk mitigation.
• Conduct sanctions, customs, and export compliance risk assessments and recommend changes to applicable policies and procedures;
• Lead trade and export compliance investigations and manage submissions and disclosures to governmental entities as required;
• Provide oversight to business units highly dependent upon trade, customs or export compliance programs (e.g., ITAR);
• Develop appropriate sanctions, trade and export compliance training for relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor proposed sanctions and export compliance laws and regulations and provide advice to business stakeholders regarding implications and requirements; and,
• Implement robust compliance tools (including policies, procedures, manuals and as appropriate IT solutions), to enhance the Company’s trade and export compliance controls, and otherwise support the Company’s Ethics and Compliance program and initiatives.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing of the bar of at least one U.S. state.
• A minimum of 5 years focusing on trade, customs and export compliance, sanctions, or related matters.
• A minimum of 7 to 10 years of professional experience assessing/investigating alleged or actual regulatory/legal or ethical concerns.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills, as well as excellent analytical ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal and regulatory concerns to non-legal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects.
• Ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams, effectively collaborate, and work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must be able to work under pressure at times to manage a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.

OTHER VALUED EXPERIENCE

• In-house experience.
• Significant experience with the Arms Export Control Act and its implementing regulations, the International Traffic in Arms Regulation and 22 CFR parts 120-130.
• Significant experience and ability serve as the internal subject matter expert regarding the Federal Acquisition Regulation
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt and grow in an expanding organization.
• Commitment to compliance and integrity.
• Experience implementing and administering standard trade compliance software solutions.
• Ability to collaborate among all levels of the organization and business.
• Self-starter who can develop effective networks with internal customers and external stakeholders.
• Strong time management, prioritization, analytical, and organizational skills, with ability to meet deadlines and achieve desired results.
• Excellent customer relationship, communication, and people skills.
• Adaptable and capable of managing multiple initiatives, both collaboratively and independently.
• Experience in the application of non-U.S. export control and sanctions regulations.

What you’ll experience working for ULS

UL Solutions has been pioneering change since 1894 and we’re still leading the way. From day one, we’ve blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. Our teams have influenced billions of products, plus services, software offerings and more. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science.

That’s where you come in — because none of it could happen without you. It takes passion to protect people, problem-solving to safeguard personal data and conviction to make the world a more sustainable place. It takes bold ideas and brilliant minds to build a better world for future generations across the globe.

This is more than a job. It’s a calling. A passion to use our expertise and play our part in creating a more secure, sustainable world today — and tomorrow. As a member of our safety science community, you’ll use your ideas, your energy and your ambition to innovate, challenge and ultimately, help create a safer world.

Everyone here is unique. But we’re also a global community, working together to help create a safer world. Join UL Solutions and you can connect with the brightest minds in the business, all bringing their distinct perspectives and diverse backgrounds together to deliver real change.

Empowering our customers to keep the world safe means thinking ahead. It means investing in training and empowering our people to learn and innovate. At UL Solutions, we help build a better future — one where everyone benefits.

Join UL Solutions to be at the center of safety. To learn more about us and the work we do, visit

Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $180,000 to $230,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 20% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

About the Company

HSG Tech Inc. is an American Subsidiary of HSG Laser who is a fast-growing supplier in the global metal forming solution industry. We believe intelligent manufacturing changes future. Customers in 100+ countries have used and recognized our equipment and service. Please visit the web site for details about HSG: Function:

• Has overall responsibility for the strategic leadership and operational excellence of the service department.
• Builds scalable infrastructure, implements efficient processes, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement to support long-term customer relationships and business growth.
• Ensures the delivery of high-quality post-sale support through effective service request management, field service coordination, and customer satisfaction initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

Strategic Service Leadership

• Defines and execute a long-term vision for the service organization that aligns with company goals and customer expectations.
• Leads initiatives to improve service delivery, reduce equipment downtime, and enhance customer experience.
• Establish and monitor service performance metrics, driving accountability and operational excellence.

Service Operations Management

• Oversees the full lifecycle of service requests, ensuring timely, accurate, and professional resolution.
• Directs field service teams and technical support staff, optimizing scheduling, resource allocation, and responsiveness.
• Ensures compliance with warranty policies, service agreements, and industry regulations.

Customer Experience & Satisfaction

• Champions a customer-centric approach across all service functions.
• Implements feedback mechanisms, satisfaction surveys, and follow-up protocols to measure and improve service quality.
• Serves as a senior escalation point for complex service issues and high-value customer relationships.

Secondary Responsibilities:

Process & Infrastructure Development

• Designs and implements scalable service processes, workflows, and systems to support growth and efficiency.
• Builds infrastructure where gaps exist, creating structure in areas of ambiguity and evolving needs.
• Leads digital transformation efforts within the service department, including CRM and service management platforms.

Team Development & Leadership

• Recruits, trains, and mentors a high-performing service team, fostering technical expertise and leadership capabilities.
• Conducts performance evaluations, succession planning, and professional development initiatives.

Reporting & Analytics

• Delivers executive-level reporting on service performance, customer satisfaction, and operational trends.
• Uses data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions and continuous improvement efforts.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partners with engineering, sales, and product teams to ensure service readiness for new product launches and customer feedback integration.
• Represents the service function in leadership meetings and strategic planning sessions.

Position Requirements:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field desired.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in service operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within an OEM manufacturing or industrial environment as a Service Manager.
• Proven experience managing technical service teams and developing service infrastructure.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong operational execution capabilities.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in CRM, ERP, and service management platforms.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Deep understanding of machinery, industrial equipment, or technical service environments.

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel to customer sites, manufacturing facilities, and industry events as needed.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments and creating structure where ambiguity exists.
• Demonstrated resilience and adaptability in navigating change and leading through uncertainty.

HSG is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race (including associated hairstyles), color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status, genetic information, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, order of protection status, pregnancy, arrest record, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. HSG participates in E-Verify and conducts pre-employment drug testing and background checks as part of our hiring process.

Position Description:

The Quality Manager will lead and oversee the Quality function at the Morton Grove site, ensuring compliance with GMP regulations, global quality standards, and customer expectations. This role will manage a team of Quality professionals and work closely with cross-functional departments to support the delivery of high-quality clinical and commercial batches.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of CDMO business dynamics, and hands-on experience with clinical GMP manufacturing environments.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams at the site, as well as working with Global Regulatory Affairs for RA topics.
• Ensure compliance with GMP regulations, global quality standards, and customer requirements for API manufacturing.
• Oversee batch release activities, including review and approval of clinical and commercial GMP batches.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Systems (deviations, CAPA, change control, investigations, audits, etc.) to ensure a state of continuous compliance and inspection readiness.
• Act as the primary quality contact for clients, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders for the site.
• Support regulatory inspections and client audits; ensure timely and effective closure of observations.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, and Project Management to support manufacturing and technology transfer activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality performance and operational efficiency.
• Manage and develop the Quality team through effective leadership, training, and performance management.
• Contribute to the site’s strategic planning as part of the site leadership team.

Experience & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in a CDMO environment, working with multiple customers and projects.
• Strong experience with clinical GMP batch manufacturing and release.
• Previous experience managing and developing teams.
• In-depth knowledge of ICH guidelines, GMP regulations (e.g., EU GMP, US FDA), and regulatory expectations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality roles within the pharmaceutical or chemical API industry.

• Develop and maintain short- and long-term production schedules aligned with demand forecasts and customer requirements
• Coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, and inventory teams to ensure raw material and packaging availability
• Balance production capacity, labor, and equipment constraints while minimizing downtime and changeovers
• Monitor production performance and adjust schedules in real time to address disruptions or demand changes
• Collaborate with Quality and Food Safety teams to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards (FDA, USDA, SQF, HACCP, GMP)
• Maintain accurate production data within ERP/MRP systems
• Analyze KPIs such as schedule adherence, inventory turns, service levels, and waste
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, cost reduction, and service reliability
• Participate in S&OP and demand planning meetings as needed
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field
• 2–5+ years of production planning or scheduling experience in a food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and inventory management
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems , Ideally D365
• Working knowledge of food safety and quality standards
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  
  

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.

Job Description

The Executive Director, Patient Services Great Midwest, is responsible for leading Quest Diagnostics’ Patient Services in the Region, a scope of 2100 employees and 300+ Patient Service Centers and 500+ In-Office Phlebotomist locations. The Executive Director will lead Patient Services strategy and execution driving customer & employee experience, operational excellence and profitable growth for the business.

The ideal candidate will have successfully demonstrated experience in driving transformational change across a dispersed geographic footprint in large customer-facing operations, leveraging tools and technology, metrics, analytics and a strong process-oriented approach.

This role is a key member on the senior leadership team for the GMW region and is critical in supporting profitable growth in partnership with the Commercial Sales organization.

This position directly reports to the Regional President and is based on-site at our Wood Dale, IL office. Region travel is required.

Pay Range: $230-$270,000 base salary + 30% AIP + LTI

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information: We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day1Medical,supplementalhealth,dental&visionforFTemployeeswhowork30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6Holidaysplus1"MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k)pre-taxand/orRothIRAwithcompanymatchupto5%after12monthsof service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• …andsomuch more!

Responsibilities

• Develop Patient Services strategy and execution plan for the business
• Deliver exceptional patient centric experience and superior customer service while driving profitable growth
• Partner with Commercial sales, Marketing and Regional leadership team on Patient Services priorities and strategic goals, including creating a customer-centric and high-performance oriented team
• Own profitability of Patient Services operations
• Drive operational excellence by optimizing operations - meet or exceed all metrics such as patient wait time, recollections, patient satisfaction, PSC and IOP cost and productivity, employee turnover, employee engagement and quality metrics, etc.
• Grow patient encounters with commercial
• Ensure adherence to regulatory, compliance, medical quality and safety (OSHA) guidelines.
• Ensure training standards are followed across the entire team, clients, commercial and other ad hoc team members.
• Hire, engage and develop leaders in the Patient Services function from supervisors to managers and Director with a strong focus on building a robust leadership pipeline
• Facilitate alignment with Logistics and other regional functions in support of streamlined operations and profitable growth
• Partner and align with the National Patient Services team in support of priorities and execution of initiatives
• Travel within region to ensure high-touch two-way dialogue with employees

Competencies

• Business and Financial Acumen
• Strategic Agility
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Creative Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Process Management
• Building Effective Teams
• Communication & Influencing skills
• Innovation
• Matrix management

Qualifications

• BA / BS degree required; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of professional experience in a leadership role in a customer service environment
• Experience in leading large customer-facing operations
• Clinical laboratory or Retail experience is a plus
• Health / patient care experience a plus
• Demonstrated success in overseeing a large, dispersed department or function, with direct impact on service metrics and financial results, experience in best-in-class service industries
• Experience leading change and business transformation
• Execution / results focus
• P&L / business acumen

About The Team

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

The Senior Procurement Analyst will support and execute data-driven sourcing strategies for consumable and expendable (C&E) materials, rotable and repair components for different business groups within the company. This role sits at the intersection of sourcing, analytics, and supply planning leveraging supplier data, forecasting outputs, and inventory planning concepts to inform sourcing decisions.

The ideal candidate has prior hands-on sourcing and contracts experience and is comfortable working with spend management software such as Coupa, SAP Ariba and Zycus, forecasting tools, and BI tools such as Domo, Power BI and Tableau, to support supplier strategy and sourcing decisions in a fast-paced environment.

What you will be responsible for:

• Own direct strategic sourcing for MRO materials and repair services, translating forecast demand and supply plans into multi-year sourcing strategies rather than transactional buying.
• Lead and support RFQs/RFPs, supplier negotiations, and award recommendations, ensuring alignment with cost targets, capacity constraints, quality requirements and contractual terms.
• Evaluate sourcing options using a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) lens cost, lead time, MOQ, validity to support informed supplier selection decisions.
• Interpret outputs from internal forecasting tools and historical demand data to inform direct sourcing strategies, supplier capacity discussions and volume-based or long-term agreements.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of time-series concepts such as trend, seasonality, variability and forecast error.
• Apply a practical understanding of supply chain planning concepts safety stock, reorder point (ROP), lead time variability, and service levels - to evaluate sourcing options and understand their implications for cost, availability, and supplier strategy.
• Use SQL to extract and analyze spend, demand, pricing, lead time, and supplier performance data from ERP and planning systems.
• Use Python for data analysis, automation, and modeling related to pricing trends, demand variability, and sourcing scenarios.
• Develop and maintain BI dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) to track KPIs including cost savings, supplier OTD, contract coverage, pricing compliance and contract performance.
• Translate analytical insights into clear, actionable recommendations for sourcing and operations leadership.
• Monitor supplier performance against cost, quality, delivery, turnaround, and capacity commitments.
• Identify risks related to forecast volatility, long lead times, single-source suppliers, and constrained repair capacity.
• Support supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Finance teams to align sourcing with operational and customer requirements.
• Assist with contract reviews, pricing agreements, and service-level terms informed by forecasted volumes.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with FAA, EASA, AS9110, and internal quality standards.
• Maintain sourcing documentation to support audits and customer requirements.
• Adhere to ethical sourcing and procurement policies.

What you need to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics or related fields.
• 3-5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or supply chain roles.
• Prior hands-on sourcing experience is required (RFPs, supplier negotiations, supplier selection).
• Working knowledge of forecasting concepts and supply chain planning fundamentals (e.g. safety stock, ROP, EOQ, lead time variability and service levels).
• Experience using spend management software (Coupa, SAP Ariba, Zycus).
• Experience using or supporting demand planning/forecasting and inventory planning tools
• Experience using BI tools (Domo, Power BI, Tableau)
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data extraction and analysis.
• Working proficiency in Python for data analysis and automation.

Preferred:

• Master's degree preferred. Experience in aviation MRO, aerospace aftermarket, or similarly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with MRO ERP and Planning Systems (AMOS, Ramco, Trax, SAP, Oracle).
• Familiarity with FAA, EASA and AS9110 quality requirements.
• Professional certification (CPSM, CSCP, CIPS) a plus.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment. AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Compensation:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $85,000 to $99,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. [In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus.] AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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