Strategic Sourcing Leader - Global Impact & Negotiation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist in the United States (California, Simi Valley) to lead sourcing projects, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost-saving initiatives. The role reports to the Director of Strategic Sourcing within the supply chain organization, requiring strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include developing category strategies, analytics, and staying current on industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 5+ years in supply chain or sourcing.
• Proven ability to influence and drive decisions across teams.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Strong communication, leadership and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies and lead engagements across business units.
• Review data and market trends for key spend categories.
• Negotiate with suppliers and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Create category management plans and provide procurement analytics.

Skills

Negotiation

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Finance/Engineering

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist in the United States (California, Simi Valley) to lead sourcing projects, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost-saving initiatives. The role reports to the Director of Strategic Sourcing within the supply chain organization, requiring strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include developing category strategies, analytics, and staying current on industry trends.