Strategic Sourcing Lead - Millennium Space Systems
About The Position
The Strategic Sourcing Lead will own the development and performance of products and services through a well-defined sourcing strategy, key supplier relationships, cost target achievement, and supplier growth that align with Millennium’s mission and enterprise goals. This role partners with Global Supply Chain, Engineering, Programs, Quality, Business Development, and senior leadership to drive sustainable cost reductions, compliance, reduced supply risk and continued delivery performance across key/critical suppliers and the related MSS programs. This position is fully onsite at our office in El Segundo, California. This position’s internal job title is Supplier Program Mgmt. Our team is hiring for a level 4.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years' of experience sourcing, including ≥3 years in a supplier development role
- Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, supplier agreements, and CPSR compliant procurement practices
- Experience managing multiple commodities and supplier bases in an aerospace or defense environment
- Strong price, terms and delivery negotiation experience
- Strong executive presence and ability to present strategy and technical information for alignment and approval at multiple organizational levels
- Proficiency in PPT, Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be eligible for a security clearance
- Must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in business or supply chain management
- APICS/ASCM or CPSM certification
- Demonstrated success implementing strategic sourcing and supplier development programs
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and engage at all organizational levels
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic supplier development to meet cost, quality, delivery, and agreement targets that support increased ramp up and production rates
- Build and maintain cross functional relationships with Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Operations to identify and engage critical suppliers
- Manage multiple commodity categories (mechanical, electronics, raw materials, etc.) and develop new sources of supply
- Drive implementation of long-term agreements (LTAs, BPAs, TA’s, MOU’s) and establish clear supplier relationship frameworks
- Support make/buy decisions and risk mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply
- Oversee key supplier relationships to ensure compliance with program requirements and company policies
- Forward thinking in sourcing needs and the related strategies
- Solid supplier/product technical and sourcing knowledge
- Ensure all agreements meet FAR/DFARS and CPSR standards
- Develop plans and timelines that define critical supplier risk, performance, availability, and value proposition targets
- Lead supplier strategy, supplier identification, supplier categorization, and supplier improvement initiatives
- Partner with internal stakeholders to guarantee key/critical supplier relationships and mutually beneficial relationships
- Support internal, AS9100, and CPSR audit readiness activities
- Drive supplier innovation, reduced lead times, and achievement of cost targets
- Manage supplier escalations and create recovery plans for schedule or quality issues
- Conduct key supplier evaluations, business reviews and lead performance improvement initiatives
Benefits
- health insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- health savings accounts
- retirement savings plans
- life and disability insurance programs
- paid and unpaid time away from work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
