Sourcing Specialist

S3 AeroDefense; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

S3 AeroDefense in Milwaukee seeks a detail-focused Sourcing Specialist to support procurement of aviation parts. You will learn sourcing processes, analyze supplier data, and assist senior team members in RFQ management while ensuring aerospace compliance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Sales and Business Development, ERP familiarity, and accurate data entry to maintain supply chain integrity and on-time part availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Finance, or related field (recent graduates encouraged to apply) or 3+ years related experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Office.
• Familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.
• Basic understanding of supply chain concepts (inventory, forecasting, procurement).
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Research and enter part numbers and alternate part numbers in the ERP system.
• Source aviation components using internal historical data and external platforms such as ILS and Haystack.
• Prepare, issue, and manage RFQs to approved and prospective vendors.
• Enter vendor quotations into the ERP system.
• Support vendor onboarding and data maintenance in ERP system.
• Communicate sourcing challenges and part-availability issues with Sales, Business Development, and other internal stakeholders.
• Utilize technical data, manuals, and industry resources to identify viable sourcing solutions.
• Obtain and review required trace documentation and certifications (e.g. ISO, 8130, trace records)

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical

Verbal & written communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years related experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job

The Sourcing Specialist supports sourcing activities to meet customer and inventory requirements by researching and identifying sources for aviation parts. This role focuses on learning sourcing processes, systems, and aerospace compliance requirements while assisting senior team members in procurement activities.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Purpose of the Job

The Sourcing Specialist supports sourcing activities to meet customer and inventory requirements by researching and identifying sources for aviation parts. This role focuses on learning sourcing processes, systems, and aerospace compliance requirements while assisting senior team members in procurement activities.

Reports to

Supply Chain Manager

Duties And Responsibilities

• Research and enter part numbers and alternate part numbers company ERP system.
• Source aviation components using internal historical data and external platforms such as ILS and Haystack.
• Prepare, issue, and manage Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to approved and prospective vendors.
• Enter vendor quotations into company ERP system.
• Support vendor onboarding and data maintenance in ERP system.
• Communicate sourcing challenges and part-availability issues with Sales, Business Development, and other internal stakeholders.
• Utilize technical data, manuals, and industry resources to identify viable sourcing solutions.
• Obtain and review required trace documentation and certifications (e.g. ISO, 8130, trace records)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Finance, or related field (recent graduates encouraged to apply) or 3+ years related experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Office.
• Familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.
• Basic understanding of supply chain concepts (inventory, forecasting, procurement).
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.