Global Aerospace Sourcing Leader | Strategic Projects

AST SpaceMobile; Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Project Manager to drive global sourcing strategies and manage suppliers across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. You will lead cost, lead time, quality, and innovation initiatives in aerospace materials including metallics, CFRP, and plastics.

The role requires 5+ years in aerospace sourcing, exceptional negotiation, and fluency in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Strategic Sourcing Management, or related technical discipline
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing and supplier development roles in aerospace sector
• PMP, CPSM, APICS or similar certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and develop new strategic suppliers globally (aerospace materials)
• Lead supplier expansion and qualification across Europe, Asia, Americas
• Define and execute strategic sourcing strategies aligned with objectives
• Build and present detailed business cases for sourcing decisions
• Conduct cost benchmarking and evaluate Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Develop procurement activity plans and sourcing calendars
• Manage large datasets, supplier databases, and sourcing dashboards
• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP, bids, contracts)
• Negotiate complex supplier contracts focusing on cost, lead time, performance
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Finance
• Implement supplier performance programs and KPI monitoring
• Act as SPOC between suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Ensure timely certification, inspection, and delivery of materials
• Track procurement progress, risks, and mitigation plans
• Maintain compliance with aerospace industry standards
• Support category strategy development and continuous improvement

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier development

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Excel/ERP proficiency

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Strategic Sourcing Management/related field

Tools

Oracle NetSuite ERP

Sourcing platforms

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Project Manager to drive global sourcing strategies and manage suppliers across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. You will lead cost, lead time, quality, and innovation initiatives in aerospace materials including metallics, CFRP, and plastics.

The role requires 5+ years in aerospace sourcing, exceptional negotiation, and fluency in English and Spanish.