Manager Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain

You will lead end-to-end sourcing for assigned spend, from supplier selection and tendering through contract finalization and ERP execution. You will develop category strategies, negotiate agreements, maintain audit-ready purchase files, manage supplier performance, and mitigate supply risks. You will work with Engineering, Program Management, Quality, Finance, and Legal on procurement, compliance, and make-or-buy decisions.

Responsibilities

• Run end-to-end sourcing from supplier selection through contract finalization and ERP execution
• Build and execute category strategy across direct and indirect spend
• Drive competitive sourcing and develop business cases for competing scopes
• Manage and rationalize the supply base to reduce single-source exposure
• Negotiate pricing, development, statement-of-work, and software license agreements
• Ensure procurement compliance with company policy, ITAR, EAR, FAR, and DFARS requirements
• Maintain audit-ready purchase files and price and cost analyses
• Engage cross-functionally on specifications, make-or-buy decisions, design reviews, and supplier qualification
• Mitigate supply risk and report procurement KPIs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or a similar field
• 6+ years of experience in commodity management, sourcing, or procurement
• At least 3 years of aviation or aerospace industry experience
• Experience owning complete tender cycles for long-term contracts
• Proficiency interpreting and negotiating terms and conditions
• Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, FAR, and DFARS procurement requirements
• Proficiency with ERP systems, analytical tools, and Microsoft Office
• Analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Clear written and verbal communication

Benefits

• Equity grants
• Catered lunches
• Snacks
• Coffee, tea, and other beverages
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible paid time off
• 401k matching