Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Company Overview

Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas. These include airborne ISR electronic warfare secure communications aerial refueling special air missions aerial firefighting and advanced simulation. We own the whole stack: designing building and operating turnkey capabilities that give our partners decisive asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats.

Our operating model is built around three interlocking pillars. The Support Groups provide a global shared-service spanning people finance platform operations legal and engagement. This frees up our Core Groups who develop and own mission capabilities end-to-end to focus entirely on delivery. The Market Groups apply a regional lens ensuring that our agile and adaptable capabilities remain aligned to the wicked problems that matter most to our partners across the Americas EMEA and Asia-Pacific.

At the heart of our model is a simple but powerful idea: be a true partner with skin in the game. Our partners need effects not just equipment. By owning the full stack from the lab to the field we are able to drive a continuous cycle of innovation that keeps our partners ahead. Its a fast-moving intellectually demanding environment where talented people are given real responsibility work on problems that matter and contribute to an enterprise that is growing quickly and deliberately.

Headquartered in Washington DC with facilities across the United States the United Kingdom as well as Continental Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Position Summary

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is a senior individual contributor responsible for developing and executing enterprise-level sourcing strategies structuring complex supplier agreements and driving long-term value through disciplined contract frameworks. This role serves as the primary architect of supplier engagement modelsleading the creation and negotiation of Statements of Work (SOWs) Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) and Master Service Agreements (MSAs) that de-fine performance pricing and operational expectations across critical supply chain categories.

Operating at the intersection of commercial strategy technical requirements and supplier capability this role partners closely with Engineering Quality Operations and executive leadership to align sourcing strategies with business objectives enhance supplier capabilities and streamline the supply base. The Strategic Sourcing Manager is accountable for shaping supplier relationships that deliver sustained cost efficiency performance reliability and long-term operational readiness across the enterprise.

What Youll Do

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Leadership
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for critical aerospace systems repair services and technical categories aligned to enterprise objectives and fleet sustainment needs
  • Define supplier segmentation strategies (strategic preferred transactional) and align engagement models accordingly
  • Lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives that balance cost performance risk and long-term sustainability
  • Identify and develop strategic supplier partnerships to expand capabilities and reduce single-source dependencies
• Contracting SOW Development & Negotiation
  • Lead the development and negotiation of complex Statements of Work (SOWs) Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and Long-Term Agreements (LTAs)
  • Structure agreements to include:
    • Clearly defined scopes of work (repair engineering services)
    • Performance-based SLAs and KPIs
    • Pricing models (fixed variable cost transparency volume incentives)
    • Obsolescence and sustainment provisions
    • Risk allocation escalation paths and governance frameworks
  • Drive negotiations to optimize total value including cost turnaround time (TAT) quality and supplier responsiveness
  • Ensure alignment with Metrea Terms & Conditions and regulatory requirements (FAR/DFARS where applicable)
• Supplier Performance & Relationship Management
  • Establish and govern supplier performance frameworks including KPIs scorecards and reporting cadences
  • Lead supplier business reviews (QBRs executive reviews) focused on performance cost reduction and risk mitigation
  • Drive corrective action and continuous improvement initiatives with underperforming suppliers
  • Function as an interface between Metrea and key suppliers
  • Supply Chain Risk & Sustainability
    • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including:
      • Obsolescence and DMSMS
      • Capacity constraints
      • Financial and geopolitical risks
  • Develop supplier strategies that support long-term fleet sustainment and operational readiness
  • Lead initiatives to improve repair capability reduce lead times and enhance supply chain resilience
  • Assist with managing and maintaining the enterprise Approved Supplier List
  • Assist with vetting and onboarding new suppliers
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence
  • Partner with Engineering Quality and Operations to translate technical requirements into executable sourcing strategies and contract structures
  • Provide strategic guidance to Procurement teams on supplier selection negotiation strategies and contract execution
  • Support enterprise initiatives related to supplier standardization contract frameworks and sourcing governance
  • Influence senior-level stakeholders through data-driven insights and structured sourcing recommendations
• Market Intelligence & Supplier Development
  • Conduct market analysis to identify emerging suppliers capabilities and industry trends
  • Conduct market research to identify new suppliers for both goods and services globally
  • Engage suppliers through site visits trade shows and strategic reviews to assess capabilities and strengthen relationships
  • Identify opportunities for new repair sources alternate suppliers cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives

What You Bring

• Experience: 7 years of Procurement or Strategic Sourcing experience and a history of negotiating vendor pricing
• Demonstrated experience developing and negotiating complex SOWs MSAs and supplier agreements
• Education: Bachelors degree in business accounting finance operations or other is re-quired. MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Proven ability to structure supplier relationships that drive measurable improvements in cost performance and reliability
• Strong understanding of aerospace supply chains repair environments and regulatory requirements (FAA/EASA)
• Experience managing supplier performance through KPIs SLAs and formal business review processes
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Dental and vision coverage
• 6% employer 401(k) match
• Fully paid parental leave for all new parents
• Generous PTO
• Life and disability insurance
• Long-term and Short-term disability coverage
• AD&D Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsided gym membership / plans through Wellhub

WorkAuthorization/SecurityClearance

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Role may require adherence to export control regulations (ITAR/EAR).

AAP/EEO Statement

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available as business needs require.

WorkEnvironment

This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.

Travel

Up to 30% Travel as required.