🚀 Senior Strategic Sourcing Buyer Staff IV – Indirect Goods and Services

Senior Strategic Sourcing Buyer Staff IV – Indirect Goods and Services

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Job Summary

The Supply Chain department manages all aspect of procurement for The Aerospace Corporation. As a Senior Strategic Sourcing Buyer – Indirect Goods and Services, you will play a key role in developing and executing sourcing strategies across a diverse range of categories including a wide range of capital, and indirect products and services including IT, specialized equipment, facilities services and engineering, design, and construction. This position requires a strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category strategy development to drive cost savings, efficiency, and value creation for the enterprise.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, onsite at one of our locations in El Segundo, CA; Houston, TX; Colorado Springs, CO; Chantilly, VA; or Huntsville, AL.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for indirect goods and services categories across The Aerospace Corporation.
• Develop and implement category strategies that align with organizational goals and drive supplier performance, innovation, and cost optimization.
• Conduct market analysis, supplier capability assessments, and competitive benchmarking to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Lead RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs; manage supplier negotiations, contract terms, and pricing to ensure best-value outcomes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders to understand business needs and develop sourcing roadmaps.
• Partner with internal teams on supplier relationship management (SRM), continuous improvement and supplier innovation initiatives.
• Implement procedures to continuously evaluate suppliers, costs, and deliverability.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts and promote procurement best practices across the organization.

What You Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field
• 8 years of supply chain experience with 5 years of relevant procurement strategic sourcing and contracting
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional sourcing projects from strategy development through contract execution
• Technical leadership and contractual competencies to form strategies to construct and execute contractual activities utilizing various contracting types that are developed based on the need of each organization
• Experience establishing/developing appropriately scaled SRM framework
• Advanced project management skills to build, manage, and meet effective procurement schedules
• Advanced financial acumen and analytical skills required to construct pricing strategies/exhibits, conduct bid evaluation, and justify pricing reasonableness

How You Can Stand Out

• Ariba/SAP experience
• Aerospace industry experience
• Experience setting up strategic purchasing agreements related to indirect categories including but not limited to: office supplies, IT-related materials & services, marketing-related services, capital, HR related services (recruitment, training, contract labor), travel management services, professional services (consultants), facilities maintenance/repair/operations, and design/construction sourcing methodologies (e.g.: Job Order Contracts)

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$107,000 - $160,500

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone or by email. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing

We are committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and contribute to the success of The Aerospace Corporation.

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