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Strategic Sourcing Specialist

80k – 125kLos Angeles, CAOnsite2+ YOE
Summary

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.

About the role

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
Skills
ProcurementPurchasingSupply ChainERP SystemsNetSuiteSAPOracleExcelMRPSupplier ManagementContract NegotiationRFQ/RFI
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