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Global Procurement Strategy & Supplier Quality ManagerAlinabal - Manufacturing Facilities • Milford, CT, US
Global Procurement Strategy & Supplier Quality Manager

Global Procurement Strategy & Supplier Quality Manager

Alinabal - Manufacturing Facilities • Milford, CT, US
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
About the Role

At Alinabal, you will architect how we source precision components, elevate supplier quality, and steer a resilient global supply base for aerospace, defense, and other highly regulated customers. From your first weeks, you will partner with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to shape the supplier portfolio, negotiate value-rich agreements, and build the systems and routines that keep production on schedule.

A day in the life
  • Translate business objectives into sourcing roadmaps that reduce total cost, strengthen quality, and de-risk critical categories.
  • Map the supply market for high-precision parts, qualify domestic and international suppliers, and cultivate partnerships through structured QCDU (quality, cost, delivery, utilization) reviews.
  • Negotiate multi‑year agreements that secure capacity, lock in performance, and align on continuous improvement targets.
  • Lead procurement planning to support production schedules, customer commitments, and inventory goals using ERP/MRP and e‑procurement tools.
  • Drive value engineering, supplier consolidation, and alternate-source development to optimize cost and resilience.
  • Oversee supplier quality, reduce nonconformances, and standardize best practices across the value chain.
  • Ensure adherence to ITAR, FAR, and DFARS requirements; partner with Legal/Compliance to structure contracts that meet industry standards.
  • Develop risk playbooks for supply disruptions and geopolitical shifts; monitor and act on metal market trends and cost drivers.
What you will bring
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; Master’s preferred.
  • 8–10 years in manufacturing, including 5+ years leading global suppliers and strategic sourcing initiatives.
  • Success delivering results in strategic procurement, supplier quality leadership, and regulatory compliance for regulated industries.
  • Expertise in precision manufacturing, quality systems, and end‑to‑end supply dynamics.
  • Fluency in ERP/MRP and e‑procurement platforms; strong data analysis and project management capabilities.
  • Skilled negotiator and problem solver; clear written and verbal communicator able to influence across functions.
  • Insight into metal market movements and cost structures.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Core proficiencies
  • Supplier and vendor management
  • Strategic sourcing and procurement execution
  • Supply chain management
  • Supplier negotiation
Physical requirements
  • Sustained periods of sitting, standing, and walking during the workday.
  • Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
  • Frequent work at a computer with standard office equipment.
  • Visual focus for reading technical documentation and analyzing data sets.
  • Occasional domestic and international travel, including air travel.
Work environment

Typical conditions are professional office and manufacturing support areas with generally moderate noise. Personal protective equipment may be required in certain production zones.

Work Environment:

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Alinabal

Join a fast‑moving team where your decisions influence delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction for mission‑critical applications. If you thrive on building high‑performing supplier ecosystems and shaping the future of procurement, we’d love to talk.

Equal Opportunity

Alinabal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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