# Strategic Sourcing Specialist

**Company:** [Northwood Space](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/northwood-space)
**Location:** Los Angeles, CA
**Role:** Business Operations
**Salary:** $80k – $125k/yr
**Experience:** 2+ years
**Skills:** Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, ERP Systems, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Excel, Mrp, Supplier Management, Contract Negotiation, Rfq/Rfi
**Posted:** 2026-06-11

> Drive sourcing strategy, supplier management, and procurement execution for production and NPI programs in a space infrastructure company. Requires 2+ years in manufacturing procurement and ERP experience.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for commodities, components, and suppliers to support production, NPI programs, and long-term supply continuity.
- Lead supplier sourcing activities, including RFQs/RFIs, supplier evaluation and selection, commercial analysis, and contract negotiations to achieve cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
- Manage procurement execution through purchase orders, material planning, and supplier coordination to ensure alignment with production schedules and program priorities.
- Monitor and improve supplier performance, driving on-time delivery, resolving supply issues, and proactively mitigating risks through alternate sourcing, capacity planning, and supplier development.
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program teams to support supplier selection, material readiness, production ramp-up, and test activities.
- Analyze supplier spend, market conditions, and cost drivers to identify savings opportunities, while maintaining accurate ERP data and driving continuous improvement of sourcing processes and tools.

## Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in direct procurement, purchasing, material planning, or supply chain in a manufacturing environment
- Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic data analysis)
- Experience managing purchase orders, supplier relationships, and working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience supporting NPI or prototype builds, or in a startup or high-growth environment
- Background in aerospace, satellite, telecommunications, or defense industries or familiarity with PCBAs, electromechanical assemblies, or complex hardware systems
- Exposure to MRP planning concepts and execution

## Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $80,000 - $125,000
- Long-term incentives: company stock options and discretionary performance bonuses
- Equity, comprehensive health care, flexible vacation, retirement savings plans, professional development opportunities

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