Strategic Sourcing Leader: Global Supplier Strategy & Growth

CesiumAstro, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health, dental, vision

401(k) / Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing to lead the strategic sourcing function across development and production programs. You will evaluate demand, supplier capabilities, and market conditions to develop supply strategies that strengthen operational performance and continuity.

The role requires extensive knowledge of sourcing, category management, supplier economics, and commercial negotiations, with partnerships across Planning, Procurement, Subcontracts, Engineering,

Qualifications

• 9–11 years of related experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or a related supply chain discipline.
• 2–5 years of leadership experience leading strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management teams.
• Advanced knowledge of strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement with deep expertise in supplier negotiations and commercial sourcing.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP and procurement applications; strong data analytics and reporting skills.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration capabilities acrossPlanning, Procurement, Subcontracts, Finance, and Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing teams responsible for category management and supplier evaluations across business areas.
• Set functional priorities, operating plans, and performance expectations for sourcing execution.
• Develop sourcing professionals through workforce planning and development.
• Create sourcing strategies for critical commodities and supplier categories based on demand, market conditions, and capacity.
• Direct RFQ/RFP processes, evaluations, negotiations, and long-term agreements.
• Guide make/buy analyses and assess internal capabilities and supplier economics.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, and risks to set priorities and mitigations.
• Establish long-term sourcing arrangements and capacity reservations.
• Develop dual-source, localization, and alternative sourcing strategies to mitigate disruptions.
• Establish governance, metrics, and reporting for sourcing decisions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Procurement

Category management

Negotiations

Leadership

MS Office

Power BI

ERP/MRP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

NetSuite

Acumatica

SAP Ariba

Coupa

JAGGAER

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing to lead the strategic sourcing function across development and production programs. You will evaluate demand, supplier capabilities, and market conditions to develop supply strategies that strengthen operational performance and continuity.

The role requires extensive knowledge of sourcing, category management, supplier economics, and commercial negotiations, with partnerships across Planning, Procurement, Subcontracts, Engineering,