Aerospace Composite Sourcing Specialist

Leading Technology Composites; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Technology Composites in Wichita seeks a Strategic Supply Chain Specialist to identify sources of supply, manage change, and drive supplier performance for aerospace composites. You will collaborate with engineering, R&D, production, and quality teams to ensure supply chain readiness and successful product transitions.

The role requires strong technical and negotiation skills, 3+ years in sourcing or materials management, and the ability to lead strategic sourcing initiatives in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent in related field.
• 3+ years sourcing, procurement, or materials management in aerospace or composites.
• Strong understanding of aerospace composite materials and qualification processes.
• Proven ability to identify and develop new suppliers and lead sourcing initiatives.
• Excellent communication and supplier-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new suppliers for aerospace composites.
• Lead material substitutions and new qualification processes.
• Expedite materials to maintain production readiness.
• Hold weekly status meetings with suppliers to review timelines and risks.
• Collaborate with R&D on prototype builds and material trials.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions.
• Analyze market trends, risks, and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Align supplier capabilities with long-term business needs.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and planning.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Procurement strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Leading Technology Composites in Wichita seeks a Strategic Supply Chain Specialist to identify sources of supply, manage change, and drive supplier performance for aerospace composites. You will collaborate with engineering, R&D, production, and quality teams to ensure supply chain readiness and successful product transitions.

The role requires strong technical and negotiation skills, 3+ years in sourcing or materials management, and the ability to lead strategic sourcing initiatives in a