Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist - HYBRID

JOB TITLE: Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist - HYBRID
LOCATION:(HYBRID) Phoenix, AZ
PAY RATE: $45-55/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (6 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

• Shift: Day shift

• Hybrid schedule: minimum 3 days onsite per week based on business needs.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Supports sourcing initiatives and end-to-end procurement activities across Electrical, Electronics, and EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) categories.

• Analyzes spend data, market trends, and supplier performance to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks.

• Evaluates supplier quotations, capabilities, and service offerings to support supplier selection and onboarding decisions.

• Develops, maintains, and enhances dashboards and reports to track sourcing and procurement KPIs.

• Negotiates pricing, commercial terms, and supplier agreements to achieve optimal value.

• Uses data-driven insights to identify Component Engineering and Value Engineering opportunities that drive productivity savings.

• Monitors supplier performance and ensures compliance with contractual agreements and performance expectations.

• Applies sourcing methodologies, procurement best practices, spend analysis, and cost modeling techniques.

• Uses ERP systems and analytical tools including Power BI, Tableau, Power Apps, and Advanced Excel for sourcing analytics.

• Supports continuous improvement initiatives and contributes to long-term strategic procurement planning.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, or a related discipline.

• Proficiency with ERP systems and analytical tools including Power BI, Tableau, Power Apps, and Advanced Excel.

• Demonstrated success managing supplier relationships, sourcing initiatives, and complex negotiations.

• Knowledge of sourcing methodologies, procurement best practices, spend analysis, and cost modeling techniques.

• Experience analyzing spend data, market trends, and supplier performance for cost-saving opportunities.

• Experience evaluating supplier quotations and capabilities for supplier selection and onboarding.

• Experience developing dashboards and reports to track sourcing and procurement KPIs.

• Preferred: Experience with SQL and Python.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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