Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist

• Job Title: Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist
• Company: Turkish Aerospace Industries USA, Inc.
• Locations: Washington, DC | Albany, NY
• Contract Term: Part time / Full time
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How to apply?

Interested candidates should send their resume (maximum 2 pages) along with a cover letter outlining their interest and suitability for the position. Please clearly indicate the preferred contract term (Part‑time / Full‑time) and location (Washington, DC / Albany, NY), and submit applications via email to [email protected] , with Job Title / Your Name Surname in the subject line. The application deadline is 12:00 a.m. EDT on 12 April.

About Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI)

Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (Turkish: Türk Havacılık ve Uzay Sanayi A.Ş., TUSAŞ) is Türkiye’s leading aerospace and defense company specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, integration, modernization, and after-sales support of aerospace systems. Headquartered in Ankara, TAI operates a 5-million-square-meter production facility, including 150,000 square meters of covered industrial space. More information:

TAI is expanding its operational presence in the United States through TAI USA, Inc. to strengthen partnerships and enhance supply chain and commercial activities.

Position Overview

TAI USA, Inc. is seeking experienced Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist to support supplier management, purchasing operations, and cross-functional coordination in its U.S. offices.

The selected candidates will play a key role in developing and managing suppliers, executing procurement processes, and supporting commercial activities in compliance with aerospace and defense industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier & Procurement Management

• Develop and maintain a reliable supplier ecosystem meeting aerospace/defense quality, traceability, and certification requirements.
• Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers for subsystems and raw materials and external processing services (e.g., heat treatment, plating, NDT, grinding).
• Monitor supplier performance (quality, cost, delivery, responsiveness) and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure all purchased materials and services meet required certification and documentation standards.
• Track and manage purchase orders from quotation to contract execution.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Prepare and negotiate contracts, commercial terms, conditions and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate contract finalization and approval processes.
• Evaluate RFQs/RFIs for manufacturing, MRO, and R&D activities in coordination with engineering and program teams.
• Conduct preliminary commercial and technical evaluations in coordination with engineering, pricing, and planning teams.
• Assess commercial and operational risks and identify improvement opportunities.
• Knowledge of ITAR/EAR export compliance preferred.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Serve as a focal point for assigned projects.
• Collaborate with internal departments (engineering, quality, production, planning, finance).
• Maintain effective communication with international customers and suppliers.
• Monitor service performance and support resolution of operational issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, International Relations, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or commercial roles within manufacturing or industrial sectors (aerospace/defense preferred).
• U.S. Citizenship required (in compliance with U.S. international trade regulations).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (Turkish is a plus).
• Experience in contract management, pricing negotiations, and commercial terms.
• Experience working with U.S. aerospace suppliers or defense programs.
• Strong financial acumen (cost analysis, profitability, project evaluation).
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP/MRP procurement systems.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage stakeholders and work collaboratively across teams.
• Currently residing in the company locations or willing to relocate (no relocation assistance provided).
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently within the United States (approximately 30% of the time).

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Application Question(s):

• What is your monthly salary expectation?
• Confirm that you are attaching a cover letter to your application in line with the vacancy description.

Location:

• Albany, NY 12203 (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person