Strategic Sourcing Lead – Millennium Space Systems

Position Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy
  - Lead strategic supplier development to meet cost, quality, delivery, and agreement targets that support increased ramp up and production rates
  - Build and maintain cross-functional relationships with Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Operations to identify and engage critical suppliers
  - Manage multiple commodity categories (mechanical, electronics, raw materials, etc.) and develop new sources of supply
  - Drive implementation of long-term agreements (LTAs, BPAs, TA’s, MOU’s) and establish clear supplier relationship frameworks
  - Support make/buy decisions and risk mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply
• Operational Excellence
  - Oversee key supplier relationships to ensure compliance with program requirements and company policies
  - Forward thinking in sourcing needs and the related strategies
  - Solid supplier/product technical and sourcing knowledge
  - Ensure all agreements meet FAR/DFARS and CPSR standards
  - Develop plans and timelines that define critical supplier risk, performance, availability, and value proposition targets
  - Lead supplier strategy, supplier identification, supplier categorization, and supplier improvement initiatives
  - Partner with internal stakeholders to guarantee key/critical supplier relationships and mutually beneficial relationships
  - Support internal, AS9100, and CPSR audit readiness activities
• Supplier Management & Relationship Building
  - Drive supplier innovation, reduced lead times, and achievement of cost targets
  - Manage supplier escalations and create recovery plans for schedule or quality issues
  - Conduct key supplier evaluations, business reviews and lead performance improvement initiatives

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of sourcing experience, including ≥3 years in a supplier development role
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, supplier agreements, and CPSR compliant procurement practices

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Master's degree in business or supply chain management
• Strong price, terms and delivery negotiation experience
• Strong executive presence and ability to present strategy and technical information for alignment and approval at multiple organizational levels
• Proficiency in PPT, Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• APICS/ASCM or CPSM certification
• Demonstrated success implementing strategic sourcing and supplier development programs
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and engage at all organizational levels