Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Position Summary:

We are a fast-growing U.S. firearms manufacturer seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing
Specialist to lead end-to-end sourcing and supplier management for critical components and
materials used in firearm production. This role develops and executes global category strategies
that reduce total cost of ownership improve lead times and ensure supply-chain resilience.

The ideal candidate combines deep knowledge of strategic sourcing category management and
supplier risk mitigation within regulated manufacturing environments (firearms defense
aerospace or precision machining).

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings mitigate
  risk and improve supplier performance.
• Conduct make-vs-buy cost modeling and total landed cost analyses to guide sourcing
  decisions.
• Identify evaluate and qualify suppliers across domestic and international markets
  manage supplier onboarding and performance improvement plans (PIPs).
• Negotiate and implement long-term supply agreements that optimize pricing quality
  delivery and payment terms.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure sourcing aligns with design
  intent manufacturability and new product introduction timelines.
• Drive supplier relationship management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews using measurable KPIs (cost quality delivery
  responsiveness).
• Work cross-functionally to address supplier non-conformance and drive corrective action.
• Support supplier development initiatives and dual-sourcing strategies to mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations including ITAR and maintain ethical
  sourcing practices.
• Analyze spend data to identify sourcing opportunities and track savings initiatives.
• Maintain and update supplier scorecards dashboards and procurement KPIs.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in supply chain Business or related field preferred (or equivalent
  experience).
• 7 years of progressive experience in sourcing category management or strategic
  procurement in manufacturing defense or firearms industries.
• Strong understanding of strategic sourcing principles cost analysis and supplier
  negotiations.
• Experience with international sourcing (Europe Asia North America or Latin America).
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.
• Proven track record of achieving improvements in cost lead time and supplier
  performance.
• Excellent communication negotiation and analytical skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident due to ITAR compliance.
• Strong project-management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

As part of our hiring process Walther Manufacturing requires all candidates to undergo a background check and drug screening. Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

Required Experience:

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