Location
San Diego
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 29, 2026
Job Description
Job Title: Director of Purchasing
Job Description
This Director of Purchasing role leads a large, specialized procurement organization responsible for procuring materials, parts, components, services, and equipment in a complex aerospace and defense environment. The director oversees buyers and subcontract administrators, manages a significant purchasing and subcontracts portfolio, and ensures that procurement activities meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives. This position shapes procurement policies and procedures, drives compliance with applicable regulations, and partners closely with engineering, manufacturing, program management, and senior leadership to support both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operational needs.
Responsibilities
+ Direct the end-to-end process of procuring materials, parts, components, services, and equipment to support complex aerospace and defense programs.
+ Lead and manage a large procurement organization, includi...
Job Description
This Director of Purchasing role leads a large, specialized procurement organization responsible for procuring materials, parts, components, services, and equipment in a complex aerospace and defense environment. The director oversees buyers and subcontract administrators, manages a significant purchasing and subcontracts portfolio, and ensures that procurement activities meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives. This position shapes procurement policies and procedures, drives compliance with applicable regulations, and partners closely with engineering, manufacturing, program management, and senior leadership to support both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operational needs.
Responsibilities
+ Direct the end-to-end process of procuring materials, parts, components, services, and equipment to support complex aerospace and defense programs.
+ Lead and manage a large procurement organization, includi...