Aerospace Strategic Sourcing Lead

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Company-sponsored HSA

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance

EAP benefits

Vision premiums

Job summary

Comlux America in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationships across aerospace procurement. You will develop sourcing strategies, evaluate make-versus-buy opportunities, and drive competitive supply base performance in collaboration with Program Management, Engineering, and Operations.

The role requires 7–10 years in category management or strategic sourcing, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and proven negotiation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 7–10 years in category management or strategic sourcing.
• Experience negotiating supplier agreements and pricing.
• Experience in complex manufacturing or aerospace environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain accountability for assigned procurement categories and supplier base.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans aligned with objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers to strengthen the supply base.
• Lead the sourcing process for categories, including supplier identification, bid evaluation, and negotiations.
• Negotiate Master Terms Agreements and service-level agreements with suppliers.
• Establish strong supplier relationships and monitor performance KPIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of requirements.
• Lead make-versus-buy analyses and provide recommendations.
• Monitor supplier delivery, receiving, invoicing, and payments; resolve issues.
• Develop category/supplier performance metrics and report to management.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Financial acumen

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Comlux America in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationships across aerospace procurement. You will develop sourcing strategies, evaluate make-versus-buy opportunities, and drive competitive supply base performance in collaboration with Program Management, Engineering, and Operations.

The role requires 7–10 years in category management or strategic sourcing, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and proven negotiation