Strategic Sourcing Specialist

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for executing strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, contract administration, and compliance activities in support of a global supply base. This role partners cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Engineering, Contracts, Legal, Finance, and Operations to drive cost competitiveness, ensure data integrity, and support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing strategies and supplier management activities aligned with business and annual operating plan objectives.
• Lead supplier negotiations and support cost, quality, delivery, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Prepare, review, and administer sourcing and contractual documents, including NDAs, amendments, novations, assignments, and assumptions.
• Manage supplier compliance activities, including ETRs, supplier scorecards, FAIRs, and Fair & Reasonable Price Justifications (FRPJs).
• Coordinate RFQ activities, should-cost requests, pricing validations, and supplier performance analysis.
• Maintain supplier, contract, pricing, and material master data within SAP and contract management systems.
• Analyze demand, spend, and supplier performance data to support sourcing decisions and business reviews.
• Resolve supplier portal, purchase order, and system-related issues while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders globally to execute strategic initiatives and drive operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or commodity management.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing commercial relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP, eSourcing platforms, RFQ tools, and contract lifecycle management systems.
• Aerospace, manufacturing, or other complex supply chain experience.
• Knowledge of contract administration and supplier compliance processes.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, PMP, CPCM, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated business and financial acumen.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Negotiation & Contract Administration
• Supply Chain & Procurement Operations
• Financial and Commercial Analysis
• Data Analytics & Reporting
• Process Improvement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration