Astro Mechanica

aerospace

StrategicSourcingSpecialist

$160–195k San Francisco, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Astro Mechanica. Skills: strategic sourcing, supplier network, negotiations, process management. Build and manage qualified supplier network. Lead sourcing efforts for long-lead components”

Industry & Context.

aerospace
Problems you'll solve

creative problem solving; think critically and systematically; make decisions with imperfect information

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, supplier management, or manufacturing operations for complex hardware, Experience sourcing technical components or services in aerospace, defense, space, aviation, energy, automotive, robotics, industrial equipment, or another engineered hardware environment, commercial skills, including experience with RFQs, supplier negotiations, purchase orders, MSAs, LTAs, cost analysis, and delivery commitments, Ability to work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to understand build plan, gather technical requirements and identify the right suppliers, Excellent communicator who can manage external supplier relationships while keeping internal teams aligned on cost, schedule, quality, and risk, Highly organized and execution-oriented; able to manage many suppliers, parts, quotes, and deadlines without losing track of critical details, Comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment where we are building processes from the ground up and priorities can change quickly

Nice to Have

Exposure to aerospace quality requirements, AS9100 suppliers, ITAR/export controls, defense contracting, or regulated hardware environments is a plus

What You'll Do.

Build and manage qualified supplier network

Lead sourcing efforts for long-lead components

Partner with engineering and manufacturing

Develop relationships with critical suppliers

Create scalable sourcing and vendor management processes

Identify supply chain risks early

Collaborate with legal

Help define broader sourcing strategy

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

working directly with engineering, manufacturing, quality, facilities, finance, and leadership; Partner with engineering and manufacturing; keeping internal teams aligned on cost, schedule, quality, and risk; Collaborate with legal, finance, and leadership

Communication Scope

Excellent communicator

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