Strategic Sourcing Manager — Aerospace & NPI Leader

magniX USA Inc; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation & holidays

401K plan with company match

Life insurance & disability

Job summary

magniX is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager in Everett, Washington, to own the development and execution of its strategic sourcing strategies for assigned commodities. This individual-contributor role focuses on supplier selection, engagement, and cost/risk outcomes, working with the buying team as a strategic counterpart.

The role leads supplier negotiations, renewals, and day-to-day discussions, with surge support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of progressive procurement/supply chain experience, with significant time in aerospace, aviation, or a comparable regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the development and execution of category and commodity sourcing strategies for assigned areas, in partnership with the Sr. Supply Chain Manager.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard new strategic suppliers to support program needs and supply chain resilience.
• Lead make-vs-buy and should cost analysis in partnership with Engineering and Program Management.
• Own supply chain readiness for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs and lead the transition from development into steady state production.
• Serve as the primary relationship owner for strategic suppliers, including supplier business reviews (QBRs) and ongoing performance management.
• Lead negotiations for standard agreements, renewals, and pricing within delegated authority; partner with or elevate high-value and strategic negotiations to the Sr. Supply Chain Manager.
• Act as a senior point of contact for supplier escalations that exceed the buying team's scope.
• Drive cost-reduction and total-cost-of-ownership initiatives across strategic categories.
• Assess and mitigate supply risk, including single-source exposure, capacity constraints, and supplier financial health.
• Partner with buying team to ensure smooth handoff from strategic agreements into tactical execution.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Program Management on supplier-related technical and schedule issues.
• Flex into tactical procurement activities as a senior resource during program surges, supplier disruptions, or team capacity gaps.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Cost analysis

Should-cost analysis

Make vs buy analysis

Supply risk management

Contract terms knowledge

Job description

magniX is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager in Everett, Washington, to own the development and execution of its strategic sourcing strategies for assigned commodities. This individual-contributor role focuses on supplier selection, engagement, and cost/risk outcomes, working with the buying team as a strategic counterpart.

The role leads supplier negotiations, renewals, and day-to-day discussions, with surge support as needed.