Associate Sourcing Specialist (R4464)

What you'll do

• Execute and manage purchase orders (POs) for indirect spend categories—ensuring accuracy, timely delivery, and alignment with internal requirements.
• Partner with stakeholders across Engineering, Operations, Facilities, and IT to source and procure goods and services that meet cost, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times with suppliers to achieve optimal value and support budget objectives.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the company’s ERP system (Deltek Costpoint), including supplier data, PO tracking, and delivery schedules.
• Support supplier qualification and onboarding for indirect vendors, ensuring compliance with Shield AI’s standards and policies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to forecast indirect procurement needs and identify opportunities for process or cost improvements.
• Partner with finance and stakeholders to reconcile invoices, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely payment.
• Support implementation of standard work and best practices for indirect procurement processes.

Required qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or sourcing, with a focus on indirect categories such as facilities, IT, software, or capital equipment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and high-volume transactional work while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint preferred).
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to partner effectively with internal teams and suppliers.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-tech manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS or other compliance-driven procurement practices.
• Background in sourcing or managing suppliers for capital equipment, production tooling, or IT infrastructure.
• Background in sourcing or managing contractors for commercial construction projects.
• Experience developing or maintaining standard procurement processes or supplier management frameworks.