US - Sr Strategic Sourcing Spec - G01805 Job Phoenix area,Arizona USA,Business

Strategic Sourcing Specialist Principal

As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist Principal, you will be responsible for executive supplier relationships with suppliers with significant annual spend. You are accountable for direct material productivity, working capital (payment terms, pay cycle, VMI), contract negotiations, dual sourcing and HGR penetration, and the overall performance of each supplier.

You will own the strategic business plan for your scope of business and connect it cross-functionally across all internal Client organizations. This role drives executive Gold Business Enterprise (GBE) relationship collaboration, leads cross-functional Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), fosters a Cost Management (CM) and Growth Management (GM) mindset, and supports team development through hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and performance management.

Candidates can be based in Phoenix, Tempe, or Tucson, AZ, as well as other Client Aerospace locations within the U.S. This role follows a hybrid work schedule (3 or more days per week in the office) and candidates must live and work within a supported Client Aerospace geographic area.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain executive-level supplier relationships
Drive direct material productivity through cost savings initiatives
Manage working capital, including optimization of payment terms, pay cycle, and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)
Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions
Implement dual sourcing strategies to mitigate supply chain risk and improve supplier performance
Drive High Growth Region (HGR) penetration by identifying and leveraging market opportunities
Develop and execute strategic business plans aligned across Client organizations
Foster executive Gold Business Enterprise (GBE) collaboration
Lead cross-functional Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to evaluate supplier performance
Promote a Continuous Improvement (CI) culture with CM/GM principles
Mentor and develop team members
Manage team metrics and performance tracking
Lead organizational improvement initiatives

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or an individual with protected status (asylum or refugee).

YOU MUST HAVE

9+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management or Sourcing/Procurement
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

WE VALUE

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
Experience in a global organization, influencing across multiple levels
Experience leading program or project teams
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment

Prescreening Questions – Please include Q&A (Top of Resume)

Can you describe your experience managing executive-level supplier relationships, including the size of spend you owned and how you improved supplier performance?

Tell me about a specific initiative where you drove cost savings or productivity improvements in direct materials. What actions did you take and what were the measurable results?

Walk me through a complex supplier negotiation you led. What strategy did you use, and what outcome did you achieve?

Requirement for US Export Control Position:
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.