Strategic Sourcing Lead: Cross-Functional & Data-Driven

InvestedintheMission; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead sourcing projects, manage supplier relationships, develop category strategies, and drive cost-saving initiatives across multiple business units.

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Sourcing, this role requires strong negotiation, organizational and communication skills to collaborate with suppliers and internal teams, and to ensure a sustainable, value-driven procurement process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 5+ years in supply chain program support.
• Proven project management and leadership abilities.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience interfacing with multiple management levels and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead sourcing strategies across business units.
• Improve performance, efficiency, quality, and scale initiatives.
• Manage and execute sourcing initiatives with stakeholders.
• Balance priorities in a fast-paced environment; support short- and long-term goals.
• Engage stakeholders to identify sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate with supplier executives and manage category plans.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Influencing others

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Organizational or Business Management, Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead sourcing projects, manage supplier relationships, develop category strategies, and drive cost-saving initiatives across multiple business units.

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Sourcing, this role requires strong negotiation, organizational and communication skills to collaborate with suppliers and internal teams, and to ensure a sustainable, value-driven procurement process.