Senior Sourcing Specialist (R5489)

Shield AI
Dallas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 88,000 - 130,000 monthlyFunction: Procurement & SourcingEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical skills","Problem-solving","Communication","Collaboration","Prioritization"]

Lead strategic sourcing for mechanical commodities supporting aerospace and defense programs. Own supplier identification, qualification, onboarding, quoting, cost analysis, and negotiation for pricing, lead times, and purchase orders. Partner with Engineering and cross-functional teams to ensure suppliers can manufacture compliant hardware, manage performance, drive continuous improvement, and support NPI, FAI/PPAP/AS9100 activities, and production continuity.

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Senior Sourcing Specialist (R5489)

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Job Summary

Lead strategic sourcing for mechanical commodities supporting aerospace and defense programs. Own supplier identification, qualification, onboarding, quoting, cost analysis, and negotiation for pricing, lead times, and purchase orders. Partner with Engineering and cross-functional teams to ensure suppliers can manufacture compliant hardware, manage performance, drive continuous improvement, and support NPI, FAI/PPAP/AS9100 activities, and production continuity.
Location: Dallas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own sourcing and procurement of mechanical commodities, including identifying, qualifying, onboarding, and managing suppliers.
  • •Request and evaluate supplier quotations, perform cost analyses, negotiate pricing and lead times, and execute purchase orders and long-term agreements.
  • •Partner with Engineering to review drawings, specifications, GD&T, manufacturing requirements, and engineering changes to ensure compliant hardware delivery.
  • •Manage supplier performance by tracking delivery, quality, responsiveness, and capacity, and driving corrective actions and continuous improvement.
  • •Support NPI and production by coordinating FAI/PPAP (as applicable), AS9100 compliance and qualification, resolving supply chain issues, and maintaining ERP procurement data.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 88,000 - 130,000 monthly
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
  • •5+ years in strategic sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain management supporting mechanical commodities in aerospace/defense or other regulated manufacturing.
  • •Experience sourcing commodities such as precision machined components, sheet metal fabrications, welded assemblies, structural components, castings/forgings, fasteners/hardware, composites, and tubes/fittings.
  • •Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, BOMs, and manufacturing specifications.
  • •Experience negotiating pricing/lead times and terms with suppliers, plus working knowledge of manufacturing processes and familiarity with AS9100/FAI/supplier qualification.
Experience:AerospaceDefenseRegulated manufacturing
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Analytical skillsProblem-solvingCommunicationCollaborationPrioritization
Certifications:APICS/ASCMCPSMCPSD
Tech Stack:ERPMRPMicrosoft Excel

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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