Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Development

Senior plc

$100K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
  • 3 years of experience in supply chain, customer support, or business operations
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
  • Interest in technical products and multicultural environments
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; ERP experience is beneficial
  • Self-starter with ownership and growth mindset

Responsibilities

  • Manage technical work packages for new product development supplier selection
  • Own pricing updates and approvals with business unit leaders
  • Support long-term pricing agreements and manage escalation tracking
  • Conduct supplier outreach for quoting, backlog alignment, and issue resolution
  • Lead follow-up on supplier-related issues and non-conforming product claims
  • Collaborate with engineering and operations to resolve delivery and quality issues
  • Contribute to SIOP planning and assist with backlog clean-up initiatives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including wellness benefits
  • Matching 401K plan
  • Paid time off
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Long-term career growth opportunities in aerospace supply chain
Full Job Description
Job Description

Summary: Under the direction of the Head of Commercial Strategy, this is an ideal opportunity for an early-career professional or dynamic individual who wants to build a long-term career in aerospace supply chain and commercial leadership.

You'll gain hands-on experience in RFP creation, technical requirements drafting, supplier outreach, and internal coordination while being mentored by our most experienced leaders. This role is designed to develop into an outside-facing Development Program Management role, with a long-term growth path towards leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:
  • Manage technical work packages for new product development supplier selection
  • Own pricing updates and approvals in coordination with business unit leaders
  • Support long-term pricing agreements (LTA review, escalation tracking)
  • Conduct proactive supplier outreach to drive quoting, backlog alignment, and issue resolution
  • Lead follow-up on Supplier RMAs, repair quotes, and non-conforming product claims
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and contracts to resolve delivery and quality issues
  • Contribute to SIOP planning and backlog clean-up initiatives
  • Remain current on industry events affecting primary customers, suppliers, and competition
  • Internal liaison between departments involved at different stages of the development cycle
  • Support the Project Engineers and Program Managers in preparing material for customer visits
  • Actively manage past proposal activities and proposals currently in work
  • Take on special projects, as assigned

In addition to the above, Strategic Sourcing Specialists are to maintain an organized, clean and safe work area using safety standards and expectations while adhering to all quality practices.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field with a minimum (3)three years related experience in the manufacturing industry and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 3 years of experience in supply chain, customer support, or business operations, or a similar field involving people
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
  • Interest in technical products, multicultural nuance, and long-term growth into external sales roles
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with ERP systems is a plus
  • Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and a desire to grow


Additional Information

Annual Target Salary = $100k

Monday - Friday

Joining our team will provide you with a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team. You will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, matching 401K plan and paid time off. Apply today for an opportunity to join our team!

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