Strategic Sourcing Manager (R4766)
Core
Lead global sourcing strategy, supplier management, and cost optimization for electronic components, PCBA, harnessing, and subsystems in defense and aerospace.
Role type
Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Electronics)
Builds
Supply continuity and competitive cost structures for current and future product lines
Domain
Defense & Aerospace / Electronics Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier category management, make-vs-buy analysis, supplier negotiation, cost modeling, ERP/MRP utilization, AS9100 compliance management, export regulation compliance (DFARS/ITAR), cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Supply Chain or Engineering, experience with high-mix low-to-medium volume production
Technologies
ERP/MRP systems, analytics tools
Responsibilities
Develop long-term sourcing strategy for electronic and electromechanical components; Own supplier category roadmap balancing cost, technology, capacity, and risk; Drive make-vs-buy analyses and TCO optimization; Identify, qualify, and develop strategic supplier base; Negotiate long-term agreements and manage supplier performance reviews; Collaborate with Engineering for early supplier involvement (ESI); Partner with Finance/Legal on commercial terms and export compliance; Lead cost modeling and should-cost analysis; Mentor sourcing team
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC