Strategic Sourcing Manager

About magniX: Based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, magniX builds solutions for the electric age, applying its aerospace-grade batteries, power electronics, power distribution, electric engines, and software to mission-critical applications across data centers, energy storage, defense, mobility, space, and aerospace. Built on an 800-volt architecture, magniX technology delivers industry-leading energy density, cycle life, and safety, and magniX electric engines have powered more than 200 flights across six different airframes, where the company remains the industry leader. As magniX extends its aerospace-grade standards into new markets, we are building a commercial organization to match, and are now ready to take our technology and products to market. Be part of a passionate team that is ushering in the electric age.

About the role: The Strategic Sourcing Manager owns development and execution of magniX's strategic sourcing strategy for assigned commodities responsible for translating category strategy into supplier selection, supplier engagement, and cost and risk outcomes. This is an individual-contributor role with no direct reports and no ownership of tactical purchase order execution; it operates as the strategic counterpart to the buying team, focused on which suppliers magniX partners with, on what terms, and how supply risk is managed.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager leads supplier negotiations, renewals, and day-to-day supplier commercial discussions within delegated authority, and is expected to flex into tactical or surge support (escalations, tiger-team problem-solving) alongside the buying team as needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Own the development and execution of category and commodity sourcing strategies for assigned areas, in partnership with the Sr. Supply Chain Manager.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard new strategic suppliers to support program needs and supply chain resilience.
• Lead make-vs-buy and should cost analysis in partnership with Engineering and Program Management.
• Own supply chain readiness for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs and lead the transition from development into steady state production.
• Serve as the primary relationship owner for strategic suppliers, including supplier business reviews (QBRs) and ongoing performance management.
• Lead negotiations for standard agreements, renewals, and pricing within delegated authority; partner with or escalate high-value and strategic negotiations to the Sr. Supply Chain Manager.
• Act as a senior point of contact for supplier escalations that exceed the buying team's scope.
• Drive cost-reduction and total-cost-of-ownership initiatives across strategic categories.
• Assess and mitigate supply risk, including single-source exposure, capacity constraints, and supplier financial health.
• Partner with buying team to ensure smooth handoff from strategic agreements into tactical execution.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Program Management on supplier-related technical and schedule issues.
• Flex into tactical procurement activities as a senior resource during program surges, supplier disruptions, or team capacity gaps.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of progressive procurement/supply chain experience, with significant time in aerospace, aviation, or a comparable regulated manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience leading supplier negotiations and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Strong working knowledge of contract terms, cost/should-cost analysis, make vs buy analysis, and supply risk management.
• Ability to operate independently at a strategic level while remaining willing and able to engage in tactical, hands-on problem-solving when needed.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Program Management in a manufacturing environment.
• CPSM, CPIM, or similar procurement/supply chain certification preferred, not require

Location: Applicants must be willing and able to commute to magniX's location in Everett, Washington.

Compensation & Benefits

• 100% company-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance (for employees & dependents).
• 4 weeks paid vacation + 1-week annual end-of-year shutdown, sick time, and 11 paid holidays.
• 401K retirement plan with industry leading 9.5% company contribution.
• Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• Catered lunches and quarterly company fun-day events!

Salary Range: $130k-$180k

E-Verify: magniX utilizes E-Verify for employment eligibility verification

Pre-employment Screenings: Employment with magniX is contingent upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements including a background screen.

Export Control Compliance: This position may require access to export-controlled data. To meet export control compliance requirements, candidates must be a "U.S. Person" (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees), or an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company's ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization.

EHS/Environmental Requirements: This job operates in a manufacturing and testing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of time. This would require the ability to move around the facility and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job.

Required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment): Required PPE provided by magniX based on the employee's position and exposure. Below are typical PPE used on the manufacturing and testing floor:

• Ear Plugs - Earmuffs
• Safety shoes
• Safety Glasses - Safety Goggles

Diversity and Inclusion: magniX is an equal opportunity employer. We value and embrace diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or disability status.