Strategic Sourcing Lead — Critical Components

Strive Solutions; Town of Manlius (NY); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Strive Solutions in the United States is seeking a procurement professional to support advanced manufacturing in a high-tech defense and security environment. You will lead supplier selection, drive RFQ/RFP processes, negotiate terms, manage contracts, and collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams.

This role emphasizes spend analysis, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across programs.

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading RFQ/RFP processes.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Ability to assess supplier performance and mitigate risk.
• Analytical mindset for spend data and continuous improvement.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration.

Aufgaben

• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers for critical components.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes from sourcing through bid evaluation.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms to support quality, cost, and delivery.
• Manage supplier contracts and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality to align sourcing with program needs.
• Analyze spend data, mitigate supply risk, support continuous improvement.

Kenntnisse

RFQ/RFP leadership

Negotiation & contracts

Supplier performance & risk

Spend analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Jobbeschreibung

Strive Solutions in the United States is seeking a procurement professional to support advanced manufacturing in a high-tech defense and security environment. You will lead supplier selection, drive RFQ/RFP processes, negotiate terms, manage contracts, and collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams.

This role emphasizes spend analysis, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across programs.