Strategic Sourcing Lead

FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES•Exeter, NH

About The Position

For more than six decades, the skilled thinkers, makers, and doers at Frontgrade have embraced our mission to solve complex technology challenges across the U.S. and around the globe. We’re the leading provider of high reliability and radiation assured solutions for defense, space, intelligence, commercial, and civil applications, and our products are designed to perform in the harshest of environments. From human spaceflight and space exploration to missile defense, electronic warfare, and healthcare tech advancements, our talented team stays in lockstep with our customers to ensure the success of their missions. Do you want to help shape the future? In an environment where innovation and ideas go hand-in-hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team! Why Work For Us We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond. Overview The Sourcing Lead is responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives for machining, mechanical, and fabrication technologies, including precision-machined components, complex mechanical assemblies, and fabricated hardware. This role reports to the Sr. Director of Strategic Sourcing and owns cost reduction, deflation, and supplier strategy initiatives within their assigned sourcing portfolio. The position requires deep technical expertise in manufacturing processes and materials, along with the ability to drive measurable improvements in cost, supply continuity, quality, and supplier performance within a highly regulated aerospace and defense environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or other related degrees
Minimum six (6) years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain with a machining/mechanical background
This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition to this job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you must be able to obtain an U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.

Nice To Haves

Experience driving deflation and cost reduction initiatives for machine suppliers, machine shops
Ability to engage credibly with engineering teams on cost drivers, manufacturability, and design tradeoffs
Strong understanding of supplier cost structures, negotiation strategies, and long-term agreements
Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries
Proven ability to operate independently and deliver results with limited oversight

Responsibilities

Own and execute strategic sourcing strategies for electronic components and electronic assemblies
Lead deflation and cost reduction initiatives with measurable savings targets
Develop sourcing roadmaps, driving cost, continuity, and supplier performance
Build and manage supplier strategies, including market intelligence and risk assessment
Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships supporting components and electronic assemblies
Collaborate cross-functionally with Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning, Operations, and Program Management
Lead supplier identification, evaluation, qualification, and onboarding
Drive RFI/RFQ/RFP processes and negotiate commercial terms
Support should-cost modeling, make/buy decisions, and design-for-cost initiatives
Track supplier KPIs and lead performance improvement actions
Execute sourcing process improvements and standardization initiatives