Strategic Sourcing Leader – Aerospace & Defense

G.S. Precision, Inc.; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health, Dental andVision

401(k) Matching Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Shift Differentials for 2nd/3rd Shifts

Safety Shoe Allowance

Job summary

G.S. Precision, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead category management for aerospace and defense manufacturing across multiple plants.

You will drive sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and cost-reduction initiatives with a focus on quality and delivery performance. You will mentor the procurement team and partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Programs, Sales, and Finance to optimize spend and mitigate risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years procurement experience in manufacturing.
• Proven track record negotiating long-term supply agreements and delivering cost savings.
• Demonstrated success resolving supplier delivery or quality problems, including resourcing.
• Advanced business tool skills and ability to develop cost models.
• Proficiency with an ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Own sourcing and cash management strategies for all assigned categories across multiple plants.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Define targets, supplier base, and sourcing strategy within approved parameters.
• Manage supplier performance, risk, and continuity with cross-functional teams.
• Lead RFQs and competitive sourcing events for new programs and make-vs-buy decisions.
• Develop should-cost and total cost of ownership models to support negotiations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Cost savings

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a related field

Tools

ERP proficiency

Job description

G.S. Precision, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead category management for aerospace and defense manufacturing across multiple plants.

You will drive sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and cost-reduction initiatives with a focus on quality and delivery performance. You will mentor the procurement team and partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Programs, Sales, and Finance to optimize spend and mitigate risk.