Strategic Sourcing Lead Aerospace & Defense Supplier Management

Strategic Sourcing Lead

Aerospace & Defense Supplier Management

On-site in El Segundo CA

Target salary range: $121550 - $178750

We are hiring a Strategic Sourcing Lead in El Segundo CA to support aerospace and defense supply chain strategic sourcing supplier development and procurement initiatives across critical programs. This role leads key supplier relationships commodity sourcing cost reduction supply chain risk mitigation and supplier performance while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) and AS9100 requirements.

The Strategic Sourcing Lead will partner with Global Supply Chain Engineering Program Management Quality Finance Operations Business Development and senior leadership to develop sourcing strategies negotiate supplier agreements establish new sources of supply and improve cost quality delivery and production readiness.

Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic sourcing and supplier development initiatives to achieve cost quality delivery agreement and production ramp-up targets.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for multiple commodity categories including mechanical components electronics and raw materials.
• Identify evaluate categorize and develop new and existing suppliers to strengthen supply continuity and reduce supply chain risk.
• Build cross-functional partnerships with Program Management Engineering Quality Finance Operations Global Supply Chain and other stakeholders to identify and manage critical suppliers.
• Lead implementation and negotiation of long-term supplier agreements including LTAs BPAs TAs and MOUs.
• Establish supplier relationship frameworks that support program requirements business objectives and mutually beneficial supplier partnerships.
• Support make-or-buy decisions and develop sourcing and risk mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply.
• Manage key supplier relationships and ensure compliance with program requirements company policies and contractual obligations.
• Anticipate future sourcing requirements and develop proactive supply strategies supporting production and program demand.
• Apply supplier product technical commodity and sourcing knowledge to supplier selection and procurement decisions.
• Ensure supplier agreements and procurement activities comply with FAR/DFARS and CPSR requirements.
• Develop supplier plans and timelines addressing risk performance availability cost and value proposition targets.
• Lead supplier strategy identification categorization development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support internal audits AS9100 requirements and CPSR audit readiness activities.
• Drive supplier innovation lead-time reduction cost-target achievement and improved delivery performance.
• Manage supplier escalations and develop recovery plans addressing schedule delivery quality and performance issues.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and business reviews and lead corrective and performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; final clearance is required post-start.
• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 8 years of sourcing experience including 3 years of supplier development experience.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS requirements supplier agreements and CPSR-compliant procurement practices.
• Experience managing multiple commodity categories and supplier bases including mechanical electronics raw materials or related commodities.
• Experience supporting strategic sourcing procurement supplier management and supply chain activities in an aerospace or defense environment.
• Ability to work 100% on-site in El Segundo California.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Business Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
• APICS/ASCM or CPSM certification.
• Demonstrated success implementing strategic sourcing and supplier development programs.
• Experience negotiating supplier pricing terms delivery requirements and long-term agreements.
• Experience developing and presenting sourcing strategies and technical information for leadership review and approval.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience influencing suppliers and internal stakeholders across multiple organizational levels.

Moseley Technical Services Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer

Moseley Technical Services Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense manufacturing government and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have achieved our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity transparency and appreciation.

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