Strategic Sourcing Associate — Level 2

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Langhorne, PA

About The Position

This role focuses on executing procurement processes, supporting supplier management, and contributing to cost-reduction initiatives within the aerospace manufacturing sector. The Associate will be responsible for managing RFQs/RFPs, drafting purchase orders and agreements, maintaining ERP/MRP data, and tracking key performance metrics. The position requires collaboration with various teams, including Supplier Quality and Engineering, to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
2–4 years of procurement or sourcing experience in manufacturing; aerospace preferred.
Working knowledge of AS9100, ITAR/EAR, and basic DFARS requirements.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, etc.).
Ability to interpret technical drawings/Bills of Material (BOMs) at a basic level.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NADCAP-controlled special processes (e.g., heat treat, non-destructive testing, coatings).
Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DFARS government contract flow-downs.
Certifications such as APICS/ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management), ISM Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or Project Management Institute (PMI) coursework.
Basic should-cost modeling skills.

Responsibilities

Execute Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for assigned parts/services.
Consolidate bids and perform basic should-cost and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses.
Support supplier selection and onboarding, coordinating with Supplier Quality for compliance with AS9100, AS9120, and NADCAP where required.
Draft and administer purchase orders, Statements of Work (SOWs), and basic supply agreements, ensuring compliance with trade regulations (ITAR, EAR, DFARS) under guidance.
Maintain accurate Enterprise Resource Planning / Material Requirements Planning (ERP/MRP) sourcing data and manage pricing files.
Track and report Purchase Price Variance (PPV), on-time delivery, and cost savings/avoidance metrics.
Monitor supplier performance and support corrective actions, including 8D problem-solving and CAPA.
Support impact analysis for Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and coordinate re-sourcing needs.
Prepare sourcing analytics such as spend Pareto charts and supplier scorecards.
Support documentation for customer, internal, and government audits.
Assist with supply chain risk identification (single-source, long-lead, capacity, geopolitical) and mitigation steps.
Participate in Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) and cost-reduction initiatives.