Strategic Sourcing Associate — Level 1

Core Responsibilities

• Execute Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for assigned parts/services; consolidate bids and perform basic should‑cost and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses.
• Support supplier selection and onboarding; coordinate with Supplier Quality for compliance with AS9100 aerospace quality standards and AS9120 aerospace distribution standards, and special process qualifications such as NADCAP where required.
• Draft and administer purchase orders, Statements of Work (SOWs), and basic supply agreements; ensure compliance with applicable trade compliance (e.g., ITAR, EAR, and applicable DFARS clauses) under guidance.
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP sourcing data and manage pricing files.
• Track and report Purchase Price Variance (PPV), on‑time delivery, and cost savings/avoidance metrics.
• Monitor supplier performance and support corrective actions, including 8D problem‑solving and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Support impact analysis for Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and coordinate re‑sourcing needs.
• Prepare sourcing analytics such as spend Pareto charts and supplier scorecards.
• Support documentation for customer, internal, and government audits.
• Assist with supply chain risk identification (single‑source, long‑lead, capacity, geopolitical) and mitigation steps.
• Participate in Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) and cost‑reduction initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–4 years of procurement or sourcing experience in manufacturing; aerospace preferred.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, ITAR/EAR, and basic DFARS requirements.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, etc.).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings/Bills of Material (BOMs) at a basic level.

• Experience with NADCAP‑controlled special processes (e.g., heat treat, non‑destructive testing, coatings).
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DFARS government contract flow‑downs.
• Certifications such as APICS/ASCM, ISM Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or Project Management Institute (PMI) coursework.
• Basic should‑cost modeling skills.