Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Walsh Employment; Wallingford (CT); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus

Job summary

A leading global Aerospace business is looking for a Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst to optimize sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships. The role offers a hybrid work model with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote in Avon, MA or Wallingford, CT. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and relevant procurement experience. Competitive salary range is $95,000 – $115,000 per year plus bonus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Aerospace coatings procurement experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in English.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Responsibilities

• Deliver value across regional and global Aerospace platforms through structured category management.
• Combine category ownership with upstream R&D collaboration to support new product development.
• Maintain robust supplier relationships and performance reviews.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Supplier development

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related technical discipline

Job description

This range is provided by Walsh Employment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$95,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

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Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst – Aerospace

Location: Avon, MA or Wallingford, CT

Salary: $95,000 – $115,000 per year + 10% bonus

Work mode: Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 days remote

Overview

A leading global Aerospace business is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst to drive value across regional and global platforms. The role blends category management, upstream collaboration with Science & Technology (R&D), and proactive resolution of raw material availability challenges. The position can be based in Avon, MA or Wallingford, CT.

Key Requirements

• Lead sourcing for defined raw material categories – set and own contracting strategy, negotiate pricing, ensure supply assurance, improve working capital, and deliver against cost-savings and single-source reduction targets.
• Act as a key interface between the Aerospace business and wider Category Managers whose portfolios impact Aerospace.
• Partner with R&D at the formulation stage to build resilience – progress dual-sourcing and design for flexibility.
• Proactively escalate and resolve supplier support issues affecting plant operations; facilitate supplier engagement to protect production.
• Continuously identify alternative suppliers and sources to strengthen continuity and competitiveness.

Role & Responsibilities

• Deliver value across regional and global Aerospace platforms through structured category management.
• Combine category ownership with upstream R&D collaboration to support new product development and reformulation strategies.
• Own and track pricing, supply, lead times, and inventory KPIs; report on progress versus targets.
• Support single-source risk mitigation plans and execute dual-source qualifications with R&D and Quality.
• Maintain robust supplier relationships, performance reviews, improvement plans, and contract compliance.

Qualifications & Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred; or comparable years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of Aerospace coatings procurement experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in English.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and supplier development skills.
• Data-driven decision-making with proficiency in cost analysis, total cost of ownership (TCO), and working capital levers.
• Bias for action – able to triage escalations, coordinate cross-functional responses, and communicate clearly at pace.

Work Model

Hybrid: 3 days per week onsite (Avon, MA or Wallingford, CT) and 2 days remote. Travel to suppliers and sites as required for supplier reviews and issue resolution.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing