Strategic Sourcing Analyst

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$95,000.00/yr - $/yr

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Location: Avon, MA or Wallingford, CT

Salary: $95,000 – $115,000 per year + 10% bonus

Work mode: Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 days remote

A leading global Aerospace business is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst to drive value across regional and global platforms. The role blends category management
, upstream collaboration with Science & Technology (R&D), and proactive resolution of raw material availability challenges. The position can be based in Avon, MA or Wallingford, CT
.

• Lead sourcing for defined raw material categories – set and own contracting strategy
  , negotiate pricing
  , ensure supply assurance
  , improve working capital
  , and deliver against cost-savings and single-source reduction targets.
• Act as a key interface between the Aerospace business and wider Category Managers whose portfolios impact Aerospace.
• Partner with R&D at the formulation stage to build resilience – progress dual-sourcing and design for flexibility
  .
• Proactively escalate and resolve supplier support issues affecting plant operations
  ; facilitate supplier engagement to protect production.
• Continuously identify alternative suppliers and sources to strengthen continuity and competitiveness.

• Deliver value across regional and global Aerospace platforms through structured category management
  .
• Combine category ownership with upstream R&D collaboration to support new product development and reformulation strategies.
• Own and track pricing
  , supply
  , lead times
  , and inventory KPIs; report on progress versus targets.
• Support single-source risk mitigation plans and execute dual-source qualifications with R&D and Quality.
• Maintain robust supplier relationships
  , performance reviews, improvement plans, and contract compliance
  .

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry
  , Engineering
  , or related technical discipline preferred
  ; or comparable years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of Aerospace coatings procurement experience preferred
  .
• Ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in English
  .
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

• Strong negotiation
  , stakeholder management
  , and supplier development skills.
• Data-driven decision-making with proficiency in cost analysis
  , total cost of ownership (TCO), and working capital levers.
• Bias for action – able to triage escalations, coordinate cross-functional responses, and communicate clearly at pace.

Hybrid: 3 days per week onsite (Avon, MA or Wallingford, CT) and 2 days remote. Travel to suppliers and sites as required for supplier reviews and issue resolution.

Not Applicable

Full-time

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing