Senior Global Sourcing Manager, General
Core
Architect global supply chains for mission-critical defense hardware, bridging cutting-edge technology with global manufacturing scale.
Role type
Senior Global Sourcing Manager (Defense Hardware)
Builds
Mission-critical hardware supply chains for U.S. and allied military capabilities
Domain
Defense technology / High-tech manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Global sourcing strategy, supplier negotiation, category management, contract law, should-cost modeling, supplier auditing, NPI partnership, design-to-cost, supply chain risk management
Responsibilities
Develop and execute end-to-end sourcing strategies balancing cost, quality, lead time, and supply security; Identify, qualify, and onboard domestic and international suppliers; Structure and negotiate complex supplier agreements (MSAs, SOWs, LTAs); Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing during NPI to align design intent with supplier capability; Track market dynamics and geopolitics to identify single points of failure and implement dual-source or vertical-integration strategies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC