Are you an experienced Strategic Sourcing Specialist ready to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the aerospace and defense industry? Join a company with a legacy of over 80 years of innovation and excellence, where you’ll play a key role in driving success for commercial, military, and space exploration programs. The ideal candidate for this role is a highly skilled professional with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Finance, Material Management, Economics, or a related field, with an advanced degree preferred. They bring proven experience in strategic sourcing within the aerospace industry, adept at creating and executing sourcing strategies focused on low-cost national opportunities and negotiating long-term agreements. With expertise in supplier management and contract negotiations, they are results-driven, well-versed in procurement best practices, and have a track record of supporting negotiation and execution of agreements to achieve cost savings and operational excellence. **The Role Offers:** 1. Competitive salary & benefits 2. Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, 401(k) 3. On-site cafeteria 4. Family & team-oriented environment 5. Flexible working hours 6. Stable company (recession-proof) 7. High growth opportunities 8. Tuition reimbursement 9. Offers work-life balance 10. Exciting progress with $20 million in active projects. If this sounds like you, please send a copy of your resume in a Word document. The company is interviewing as soon as this week, so I will be in touch ASAP! **Summary:** Responsible to improve the supply chain operations by working with suppliers and vendors to negotiate contracts and improving processes related to receiving parts and inventory. Follows the business strategic plans to reduce costs, improve delivery time, and ensures that the supply chain remains in alignment with the needs of the company. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** 1. Support negotiation and execution of agreements to reach lowest total cost including terms to mitigate economic and currency fluctuations as appropriate (e.g., long-term agreements, make/buy decisions, market tests, etc.). 2. Develop expertise on procurement of commodities related products and components that support Aerospace requirements. 3. Process Requests for Quote (RFQ’s) and purchase orders for sourcing goods and services to achieve savings based on targeted specifications. Analyze and generate quote comparisons from multiple suppliers and provide proposed decisions to management. 4. Create and execute supplier rationalization plans and support transition to existing and/or new suppliers. Implement overlap plans to prevent any Production interruption. 5. Develop Long Term Agreement (LTA) strategies with selected suppliers. 6. Create sourcing strategy that focuses on low-cost national opportunities. 7. Maintain a complete and current supplier database following strict process requirements. 8. Strategically travels on an as needed basis to suppliers to build and maintain visibility of company and individual status to ensure schedules meet business expectations. 9. Prepare status reports and create supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for on time delivery performance, quality performance. 10. Prepare Purchase Part Variance (PPV) status and report to senior management. Ability to explain trends and reasons for variances. 11. Lead cost reductions projects and initiatives to achieve overall business objectives. 12. Lead quarterly business reviews with suppliers to determine need for additional support and discuss planned vs. actual results. This will include corrective action plans, alternate sourcing strategies, and contract adherence. 13. Work with Quality Assurance to maintain and update Critical Supplier List. 14. Maintain Approved Supplier List (ASL) with Quality Assurance. Work with accounting to add suppliers as needed to ERP systems for future buys. 15. Support or conduct pre-screening activities to qualify alternative supply sources on key products and services based on risk mitigation, cost reduction opportunities, etc. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. **Pay Details:** $110,000.00 to $125,000.00 per year Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance