Strategic Sourcing Manager (R6603)

About the role

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading sourcing strategy, supplier relationships and contract execution for munitions and defense-related commodities. This role drives cost, performance, and supply continuity in a highly regulated and capacity-constrained environment, while ensuring full compliance with U.S. government regulations.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for critical munitions components and assemblies, balancing cost, risk, and delivery requirements.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, including sole-source and limited-source vendors, to ensure continuity of supply.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, program management, legal, and finance to align negotiation strategies with program and business objectives.
• Drive cost savings and value creation through should-cost analysis, benchmarking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, DFARS, and other applicable U.S. government regulations and export controls.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical, capacity, and regulatory risks specific to munitions.
• Lead and develop a high-performing procurement/supply chain team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and execution excellence.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier performance, cost, quality, and delivery.

Required qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred) with 5-10+ years of progressive experience in procurement/supply chain, including significant exposure to defense or munitions programs or Aerospace Programs.
• Defense & Munitions Expertise: 3+ years of experience with munitions or defense-related commodities in strategic sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Demonstrated expertise in ITAR, EAR, DFARS, and U.S. government contracting requirements, including experience working with export-controlled materials and compliance frameworks.
• Analytical Acumen: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple suppliers and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Security Clearance (if applicable): Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance, depending on program requirements.

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• Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.