Strategic Sourcing & Outsourcing Specialist

Ascent Aerospace, LLC; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

PTO

401k Match

Job summary

Ascent Aerospace is seeking an Outsourcing Specialist to manage vendor qualification, supplier performance, and procurement activities across aerospace manufacturing projects. You will collaborate with internal teams to source, onboard and optimize outsourced services.

The role emphasizes cost control, OTIF delivery, and working with QA to ensure supplier quality, with occasional travel to vendor sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supplier/vendor management experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience handling vendor quality and development perspectives.
• Export Control compliance requirement, US Person status.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and onboard new vendors and suppliers.
• Review vendor capabilities and conduct capacity planning.
• Request quotes and negotiate terms for outsourced goods/services.
• Plan and monitor outsourced activities with project teams and vendors.
• Communicate status updates and recovery plans with internal teams.
• Manage vendor lists and files; monitor supplier performance.
• Audit vendors and drive corrective actions with QA.
• Implement cost-saving strategies and value optimization.
• Drive on-time delivery, lead time reduction and working capital optimization.
• Prevent shortages by expediting items.

Skills

Communication skills

GD&T interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Analytical problem-solving

Multitasking

Confidential information handling

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or higher degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ascent Aerospace is seeking an Outsourcing Specialist to manage vendor qualification, supplier performance, and procurement activities across aerospace manufacturing projects. You will collaborate with internal teams to source, onboard and optimize outsourced services.

The role emphasizes cost control, OTIF delivery, and working with QA to ensure supplier quality, with occasional travel to vendor sites as needed.