Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist

V2X Inc; Madison (MS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Learning and Development resources

Job summary

V2X Inc. is seeking a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead complex supplier negotiations and drive cost optimization across critical programs. The role requires deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and ERP systems.

You will partner with Program Management, Engineering, Contracts, Legal, and Supply Chain teams to align sourcing strategies with program requirements, ensuring supply continuity and compliant procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of aerospace/defense sourcing experience.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and contract negotiation.
• Experience using SAP S/4HANA or other ERP systems.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex sourcing initiatives with cross-functional collaboration and supplier negotiations.
• Drive supplier selection, cost optimization, and risk mitigation.
• Develop sourcing strategies for OEM-restricted and high-value commodities.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and export controls.
• Collaborate with programs, engineering, contracts, and legal teams.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

MBA or equivalent preferred

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Oracle Cloud

Deltek Costpoint

Dynamics 365

Job description

About Us

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Overview

About Us

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• As a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist you will lead complex sourcing initiatives that require cross-functional collaboration, supplier negotiations, risk management, and compliance integration. Serve as a sourcing subject matter expert supporting program execution, capture and proposal activities, and supply chain strategy development. Act as the sourcing lead for high-impact programs, driving supplier selection, cost optimization, performance improvement, and risk mitigation efforts. Partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to develop sourcing solutions that support business objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational success. Decisions made in this role directly influence program performance, supply continuity, supplier relationships, and overall cost structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute advanced sourcing strategies for OEM-restricted, sole-source, high-value, and assigned commodities, balancing cost, quality, risk, and compliance requirements.
• Lead supplier negotiations, including pricing, terms and conditions, long-term agreements, SOWs, BOAs, MSAs, and other complex pre-award arrangements.
• Identify, evaluate, and engage suppliers supporting both production and aging platforms while conducting pre-award assessments and supply risk analyses.
• Manage supplier relationships as the primary point of contact for key suppliers and OEMs, fostering long-term partnerships that improve quality, availability, delivery, and cost performance.
• Monitor and drive supplier performance against key metrics, including On-Time Delivery (OTD), quality, responsiveness, and cost reduction objectives.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, export control requirements, cybersecurity standards, and internal procurement policies.
• Collaborate with Program Management, Engineering, Contracts, Legal, Quality, Business Development, and Supply Chain teams to align sourcing strategies with program requirements.
• Utilize SAP S/4HANA or comparable ERP systems to manage sourcing activities, procurement data, and supplier information.
• Provide cost modeling, supplier intelligence, sourcing strategies, and risk assessments to capture, proposal, pricing, and bid teams to support competitive pursuits.
• Evaluate market conditions and supply chain trends to support risk mitigation and resilience initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts across sourcing and supplier management processes.
• Mentor junior sourcing professionals on compliance, negotiation strategies, supplier management, and process execution.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained. (One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required); advanced degree; (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 6 years of progressive aerospace or defense sourcing experience. Proven experience managing supplier relationships and complex sourcing negotiations.
  • Thorough command of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and contract negotiation practices.
  • Experience using SAP S/4HANA or other enterprise ERP systems.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
  • Proven experience managing supplier relationships and complex sourcing negotiations.
• Other Requirements:
  • U.S. Citizenship
• Strategic Sourcing Competency and Progression
  • Strategic Sourcing Expertise
    • Leads strategic sourcing initiatives across programs integrating commercial and technical requirements.
  • Cost Optimization and Analysis
    • Builds should‑cost models and detailed pricing analysis.
  • Risk and Supply Chain Resilience
    • Develops contingency and dual‑sourcing strategies.
  • Compliance and Quality Assurance
    • Interprets and negotiates complex clauses with suppliers.
  • Negotiation and Supplier Relationship Management
    • Leads major negotiations; manages supplier recovery or escalation.
  • Business Development Support
    • Contributes sourcing strategies, cost models, and supplier insights during capture planning.
  • Analytical and Market Insight
    • Generates market intelligence and forecasting insights.
  • Digital Proficiency and Process Improvement
    • Leads digital process improvement and automation projects.
  • Collaboration and Influence
    • Leads reviews and mentors peers; influences internal stakeholders.
  • Decision‑Making Scope
    • Makes sourcing recommendations with moderate impact.
• Software:
  • ERP systems (SAP S4/HANA, Oracle Cloud, Deltek Costpoint, Dynamics 365)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including, but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint
• Technology:
  • Company issued computer, printer, calculator, phone, copy/scan/fax machine and other general office equipment.

What We Bring

• At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.Employee benefits include the following:
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
  • Retirement plan
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off, including holidays
  • Learning and Development resources
  • Employee assistance resources
• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.