Sr. Sourcing and Procurement Manager

Responsibilities

• Execute purchase orders, including supplier negotiations, risk mitigation, and vendor management for critical programs
• Develop and maintain data-driven sourcing tools and dashboards to track supplier performance, spend, and delivery accuracy
• Drive cost efficiency initiatives through supplier collaboration and identification of manufacturing or process improvements
• Manage procurement workflows, including pre-award reviews and ensuring high-quality, compliant purchasing packages
• Identify and implement opportunities to automate procurement processes and reduce manual workflows
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, finance, and operations to support hardware development and production

Requirements

• Must be a 'U.S. Person' as defined by ITAR and EAR regulations (U.S. Citizen, Green Card Holder, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))
• Experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain operations within a technical or engineering environment
• Proficiency with data tools (e.g., SQL, Python, or BI tools) to analyze and visualize supply chain metrics
• Experience with ERP, MRP, MES, or similar enterprise systems
• Strong negotiation skills with experience managing vendors, contracts, or statements of work
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with Engineering teams to translate complex requirements into actionable solutions with suppliers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong ownership and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting complex hardware or engineering programs
• Background in high-growth or deeply technical organizations
• Experience managing high-value spend portfolios or vendor-owned inventory agreements
• Familiarity with automation tools or process optimization within procurement workflows
• Prior experience in aerospace, space, or other frontier technology industries