Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job Title:

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Reports To:

Allen Site GM

The Strategic Sourcing Manager (SSM) is responsible for the end‑to‑end supply chain for the components and subsystems used in the manufacture of EagleNXT’s drones, sensors and associated products for our Allen, TX site. The SSM is a key part of EagleNXT’s global procurement team and will work with other SSM’s to develop and execute an integrated sourcing strategy for all of EagleNXT’s operations.

• Selects, evaluates and manages supplier relationships for assigned components and subsystems.
• Oversees day‑to‑day procurement activity for the Allen site, including issuing and reviewing purchase orders, coordinating RFQ and inbound logistics activities.
• Working closely with site leadership and Engineering, manages site inventory levels to meet working capital goals and fill rate expectations. Coordinates product lifecycle management activities with Product Management representatives.
• Develops and implements risk mitigation plans to ensure uninterrupted supply of critical components and subsystems.
• Leads supply chain localization efforts needed to ensure continued compliance with UAS “Blue List” requirements and other applicable rules and regulations for EagleNXT’s products.
• Monitors and continually seeks to improve KPI’s related to cost, delivery, quality and service pertaining to EagleNXT’s supply base.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or a related field
• A minimum of five years of related experience in a growing aerospace or electronics firm overseeing at least $5M in annual spend
• Strong negotiation skills
• Demonstrated experience in supporting rapidly scaling operations in both “Build to Order” to a “Mass Production” environment
• Experience working in a regulated industry with expertise in pertinent import/export regulations (e.g. FAA, ITAR, etc.) and quality system requirements such as ISO-9001 and/or AS-9100
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and Net Suite applications
• Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of the AgEagle organization plus customer and supplier personnel

Competitive salary commensurate with experience will be offered

EagleNXT is a leading developer of high‑performance drones, advanced sensors, and intelligent software solutions that deliver critical aerial intelligence to customers around the world. Founded in 2010 as “AgEagle”, the company was formed to pioneer development and production of fixed‑winged drones and aerial imagery collection and analytics solutions for the agriculture industry.

Today, with more than one million flights conducted globally, EagleNXT’s platforms are trusted across defense, public safety, agriculture, infrastructure, mining, and environmental monitoring applications. The Company’s drone systems have achieved multiple industry firsts, including FAA approvals for Operations Over People (OOP) and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS), as well as EASA C2 certification in Europe and inclusion on the U.S. Department of Defense’s Blue UAS list.

EagleNXT’s sensors are integrated on more than 150 different drone models and are used in over 100 research publications worldwide, reinforcing its longstanding leadership in precision agriculture, surveying, and environmental sustainability initiatives.