Sourcing Specialist

RHINESTAHL CORPORATION•Mason, OH

45d•Onsite

About The Position

RH Aero Systems is setting the standard for aviation support equipment and services. Through our industry-leading businesses – Rhinestahl and HYDRO Systems – we deliver capability across custom-designed Ground Support Equipment, OEM-licensed engine and airframe tooling, 26 global service centers and innovative engineered solutions for OEMs, MROs and Operators worldwide. RH Aero Systems’ global headquarters are in Mason, Ohio, USA. For further details visit RHAero.com. The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for the operational execution of sourcing and procurement activities, with a focus on RFQ follow-up, purchase order placement, and supplier order follow-up to ensure reliable and on-time delivery from suppliers. The role acts as the primary operational interface to assigned suppliers and is accountable for supplier performance, including delivery execution and availability of relevant order and production information. Supplier selection, sourcing regions, and initial RFQs are defined by Strategic Sourcing. The Sourcing Specialist ensures RFQ execution, supplier responsiveness, and operational competitiveness, including regional supplier engagement where applicable. The role ensures and that accurate and timely supplier information is available, enabling internal stakeholders to provide reliable status updates to customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
3–5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of RFQ processes, purchase order management, and supplier order follow-up, combined with a solid understanding of end-to-end order fulfillment processes
Proven experience in supplier performance management with a track record in ensuring on-time delivery and quality
Strong accountability with ownership for outcomes and focus on delivering the best customer experience
Ability to analyze delivery risks and initiate corrective actions as required
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical drawings
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Epicor) and Excel
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, combined with a structured, detail-oriented, and results-driven working style
Excellent communication and cross-functional stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

Follow-up of RFQs initiated by Strategic Sourcing and initiation of additional RFQs within the region where relevant
Placement of purchase orders and management of order confirmations in line with required delivery dates
End-to-end follow-up of supplier orders to ensure on-time delivery, including tracking, expediting, and escalation
Owns operational supplier performance, including delivery adherence, risk identification, and escalation to Fulfillment Specialist, Supplier Management, etc. when required
Definition, coordination, and execution of recovery measures in case of delivery delays or supplier performance deviations
Ensuring availability, accuracy, and communication of supplier order, production, and status information to enable reliable customer updates
Close coordination with internal functions (Fulfillment Specialists, Quality, Logistics, etc.) and contribution to forecasting through effective date management
Negotiation and maintenance of competitive pricing for individual products and catalogue price lists
Management of commercial claims towards suppliers (e.g., late delivery penalties, cost of non-quality), including invoicing and ensuring cost recovery
Coordination of supplier-related activities including non-conformances (MRB/DMR), supplier change requests (non-technical), timing adjustments, and support for new product introduction (NPI) into the supply chain
Depending on the operational needs of the business, additional responsibilities may be included in this role, or an employee may be assigned responsibility for multiple roles