Associate Sourcing Specialist (R5490)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Source and procure mechanical commodities including machined parts, sheet metal, welded assemblies, structural components, fasteners, hardware, castings, forgings, and other fabricated components supporting aerospace…
• Solicit supplier quotations, evaluate pricing and lead times, negotiate routine commercial terms, and execute purchase orders to meet program requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and responsiveness while escalating performance issues as needed.
• Partner with Engineering to review drawings, specifications, bills of material (BOMs), and engineering changes to ensure suppliers understand manufacturing requirements.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities by coordinating supplier quotes, prototype builds, and material readiness.
• Work closely with Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supplier Quality to resolve supply chain issues, expedite critical hardware, and support production schedules.
• Track supplier commitments, monitor delivery performance, and proactively communicate risks affecting production or program milestones.
• Support supplier qualification activities, First Article Inspection (FAI), and quality requirements in coordination with Supplier Quality and Engineering.

Job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain management supporting manufacturing or aerospace/defense environments.
• Experience sourcing one or more mechanical commodity groups such as:
• Precision machined components
• Sheet metal fabrications
• Welded assemblies
• Structural components
• Fasteners and hardware