Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Aerospace Metals

Reliance, Inc.; Fife (WA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PTO and 8 paid holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness incentives

Employee discount program

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Service Steel Aerospace (SSA) is a leading global distributor of aerospace metals. We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Specialist to join the SSA Team and lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and inventory optimization to ensure cost-effective, high-quality materials for manufacturing and customer delivery.

This role collaborates with Sales, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Engineering to align purchasing strategies with business goals while mitigating supply chain risk in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Proven success negotiating complex supplier agreements with cost savings.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management and supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodity categories.
• Lead supplier negotiations incl. pricing, terms, and long-term agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align procurement with business goals.
• Support ERP/purchasing system improvements and inventory optimization.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Purchasing, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Service Steel Aerospace (SSA) is a leading global distributor of aerospace metals. We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Specialist to join the SSA Team and lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and inventory optimization to ensure cost-effective, high-quality materials for manufacturing and customer delivery.

This role collaborates with Sales, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Engineering to align purchasing strategies with business goals while mitigating supply chain risk in a