Senior Strategic Sourcing Leader - Space Tech, Stock Options

CesiumAstro; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health, dental, vision

Retirement plans

HSA/FSA

Job summary

CesiumAstro in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing to lead category strategies, supplier selection, and long‑term agreements across development and production programs.

The role partners with Planning, Procurement, Subcontracts, and Engineering to optimize cost, capacity, and supply continuity, requiring extensive knowledge of sourcing, negotiations, and ERP tools; full-time role with stock options and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, or related field with extensive sourcing experience.
• Strong knowledge of category management, supplier negotiations, and procurement best practices.
• Experience leading sourcing across multiple commodities and programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing teams for category management and supplier evaluations.
• Develop and execute long‑term sourcing strategies and agreements.
• Collaborate with Planning, Subcontracts, Supplier Management, and Engineering.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier negotiations

Leadership

Procurement

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

ERP systems

Power BI

Jira

Job description

CesiumAstro in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing to lead category strategies, supplier selection, and long‑term agreements across development and production programs.

The role partners with Planning, Procurement, Subcontracts, and Engineering to optimize cost, capacity, and supply continuity, requiring extensive knowledge of sourcing, negotiations, and ERP tools; full-time role with stock options and comprehensive benefits.