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 experience sourcing, including ≥3 years in a supplier development role
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, supplier agreements, and CPSR compliant procurement practices
• Experience managing multiple commodities and supplier bases in an aerospace or defense environment
• 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

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Master's degree in business or supply chain management
• 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