Sourcing Manager

SUMMARY

Responsible for obtaining the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. Develops, negotiates, and administers highly complex and high-risk subcontracts, ensuring compliance with supplier cost, schedule, legal, and performance criteria.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supplier Selection & Development : Selects qualified suppliers and manufacturers, develops new supply sources for high-value, long-lead time, and critically needed parts, materials, equipment, or services. Chairs the quotation / proposal evaluation / selection committee and presents results for management review.
• Material Planning & Analysis : Performs material planning duties related to assigned commodities, including lead-time maintenance, analyzing material requirements, and asset management.
• Supplier Engagement in Development Activities : Supports concurrent engineering efforts by selecting suppliers for cost-effective, producible, and reliable decisions during development activities.
• Proposal & Quotation Management : Solicits and evaluates proposals / quotations from suppliers, negotiates prices and terms, and conducts market surveys and bidder conferences. Assembles pre-award documentation for anticipated subcontracts.
• Negotiation Strategy & Contract Management : Develops negotiation strategies based on cost and pricing data. Leads major contract negotiations and prepares subcontracts, statements of work, and other contractual documents to comply with specifications.
• Supplier Evaluation & Certification : Conducts supplier site visits to evaluate production capabilities, performance, delivery, and other business criteria. May lead supplier certification surveys as part of a technical / quality team.
• Purchase Order Management : Processes purchase requisitions and issues purchase orders accurately reflecting price, schedule, terms, and conditions. Includes international orders and subcontractors with import / export considerations.
• Continuous Improvement : Leads continuous improvement initiatives to enhance internal systems and processes. Recommends actions by analyzing data and making comparative analyses
• Subcontract Administration & Reporting : Administers subcontracts by interpreting terms and provisions. Develops and maintains reporting procedures for subcontractor expenditures and analyzes them against budgeted amounts.
• Professional Development : Maintains professional knowledge through workshops, trade publications, networks, and professional associations.
• Regulatory Compliance : Ensures compliance with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations and advises management on necessary actions. Adheres to Government / Commercial Practices Manual (GPM / CPM) policies and procedures.
• Consulting & Mentorship : Acts as a consultant to management, sets project goals, and identifies mentoring needs. Provides leadership and training to less experienced employees and contributes to team success.
• Cross-functional Teamwork : Shares knowledge, contributes to project teams, and participates in continuous improvement efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS

o Advanced knowledge of material requirements planning, industry practices, and policies.

o Understanding of complex legal and regulatory requirements related to government procurement or commercial / FAA regulations (DFAR / FAR experience preferred).

o Ability to implement continuous improvement strategies in critical areas.

o Proficiency with standard business software and specialized systems (e.g., EDI, MRP, SAP).

o Strong problem-solving skills, able to address unique and complex issues.

o Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex topics persuasively.

o Ability to define problems, analyze data, and establish facts to draw valid conclusions.

o Capable of mentoring team members, setting goals, and providing performance feedback