Project Manager - Procurement Controls

ReconCraft is seeking a Procurement Controls Project Manager to join our growing team in Clackamas, OR. This position plays a critical role in establishing and managing a comprehensive procurement control framework that ensures material acquisition aligns with engineering configuration baselines, production schedules, and program cost objectives.

The Procurement Controls Project Manager will serve as a key integration point between Supply Chain, Engineering, Production, and Program Management to maintain full traceability of procured materials—particularly aluminum structures and long-lead components supporting EDM builds and the transition to LRIP craft. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in procurement systems, configuration-controlled environments, and cross-functional program execution, along with a proven ability to implement scalable tools and processes in a production setting.

Responsibilities (including but are not limited to):

• Establish and maintain configuration-linked procurement tracking processes across all material classes

• Ensure purchase orders, material specifications, and revisions align with released engineering baselines and change notices

• Maintain traceability between material heat lots, certifications, and vessel/hull applicability

• Partner with Configuration Management to manage impacts of engineering changes on open procurement actions

• Lead the selection, design, and implementation of procurement tracking tools (ERP enhancements, dashboards, or supplemental systems)

• Develop standardized workflows for requisition, approval, revision control, and material allocation across programs

• Define data structures and reporting requirements to enable real-time visibility into procurement status and risk

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve procurement accuracy, speed, and auditability

• Lead procurement controls for aluminum plate, extrusions, and structural materials in alignment with program build strategy

• Monitor procurement status across EDM and LRIP builds to prevent cross-program material conflicts and allocation risks

• Identify long-lead procurement risks and drive mitigation strategies with Supply Chain and Program Leadership

• Integrate procurement status into the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and production readiness reviews

• Track material availability against build milestones and gate reviews

• Support earned value or equivalent program controls by validating procurement performance metrics

• Assess schedule, cost, and configuration impacts of material substitutions or specification deviations

• Lead cross-functional reviews when procurement risks threaten production or integration events

• Maintain procurement-specific risk registers for critical materials and suppliers

• Provide executive-level reporting on procurement health, material readiness, and configuration compliance

• Support program reviews, gate reviews, and production readiness reviews with procurement metrics

• Ensure audit-ready documentation supporting material traceability and configuration compliance

• Perform other duties as directed by Program or Supply Chain leadership

Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements:

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in program management, project controls, supply chain, or production operations

• Demonstrated experience establishing or improving procurement processes, systems, or controls

• Experience working in configuration-controlled environments

• Strong understanding of prototype/EDM through LRIP production lifecycles

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Knowledge & Experience

• Experience in shipbuilding, maritime, aerospace, or complex engineered product manufacturing

• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and material tracking data structures

• Experience implementing new tools or leading digital transformation initiatives

• PMP, CPM, or equivalent certification

• Strong systems thinking and process architecture mindset

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional integration and drive data-informed decisions

About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:

Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.

The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.

Copper River’s Culture

The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care

• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan

• Retirement 401(k) with employer match

• Open leave policy and paid holidays

• Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River.

Disclaimer:

The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.