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Lead Sourcing Specialist - Commodity Management

Crunchbase • $95K — $115K *
Twinsburg, OH 44087In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Preferred: Master's degree (MBA or MS in Supply Chain/Engineering).
  • Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, PMP, or nuclear-specific training (NQA-1 Lead Auditor) are advantageous.
  • 5-10+ years of sourcing or supply chain experience in regulated industries.
  • Proven experience in managing technical procurement and supplier negotiations.
  • Strong understanding of nuclear regulatory frameworks and quality standards.
  • Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies to mitigate supply risks and build supplier relationships.
  • Conduct market analysis to find qualified suppliers for regulatory compliance.
  • Lead quote requests, competitive bidding, contract negotiations, and supplier selection.
  • Manage contractual agreements and ensure continuity of supply.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure accurate procurement packages and support audits.
  • Drive supplier development initiatives and dual sourcing to enhance performance.
  • Identify cost-reduction opportunities and implement sourcing best practices.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies to mitigate single and sole sourced risk, expand qualified supply base, monitor current supply challenges, and build supplier relationships.
  • Conduct market analysis to identify qualified suppliers capable of meeting regulatory and technical requirements.
  • Lead high level quote requests, competitive bidding, contract negotiations, and supplier selection processes.
  • Manage Non-Disclosures, Terms and Conditions, Long-Term Agreements, Strategic Supply Agreements and strategic supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply.
  • Work with engineering teams to understand technical specifications and ensure accurate procurement packages. Support supplier audits, qualifications, monthly scorecard reports
  • Drive supplier development initiatives and lead dual sourcing opportunities to improve quality, delivery, and cost performance.
  • Supplier Onboarding, Invoice Reconciliation, Material Master, and Purchasing Info Record data entries

Regulatory & Quality Compliance
  • Ensure all procurement activities comply with export-controlled documents, nuclear and aerospace industry standards such as ASME, NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, ISO 9001, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
  • Maintain documentation and traceability for safety-related and non-safety-related procurement.
  • Support supplier audits, qualifications and monthly scorecard reports.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Review and Implement Engineering Change Notifications
  • Coordinate with legal and commercial teams on contract terms, warranties, and compliance clauses.
  • Regular collaboration with Materials Management, Technology and Engineering, Operations and Manufacturing, Quality Inspection and Assurance, Product Line Leaders, and Sales.

Cost & Process Optimization
  • Identify cost-reduction opportunities without compromising nuclear safety or quality.
  • Implement best practices in sourcing, category management, and supply chain optimization.
  • Use data analytics to track KPIs, forecast demand, and improve procurement efficiency.

Required Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, Industrial), Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Preferred: Master's degree (MBA or MS in Supply Chain/Engineering).
  • Additional advantage: Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, PMP, or nuclear-specific training (e.g., NQA-1 Lead Auditor).

Experience
  • 5-10+ years of sourcing or supply chain experience, ideally in the nuclear, energy, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries.
  • Proven experience managing complex technical procurement and supplier negotiations within the guidelines of certified quality and safety programs.

Skills
  • Strong understanding of nuclear regulatory frameworks and quality standards.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and contract management abilities.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering requirements.
  • Analytical mindset with proficiency in ERP systems and supply chain analytics tools.
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder-management capabilities.


This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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