Strategic Sourcing Lead

Pacific Fusion • San Leandro, CA

7h

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist Lead plays a key role in the management, execution and administration of complex contracts in support of the engineering organization. This role is responsible for the end-to-end procurement cycle, from solicitation and negotiation through award, execution, and closeout for a defined engineering commodity. This role ensures that critical components are sourced competitively, delivered on time and aligned with engineering, quality, and cost objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain in a manufacturing, R&D, or production environment
• Demonstrated experience supporting engineering, R&D programs, or early-stage product development
• Strong negotiation skills with technical, legal and executive stakeholders
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with machined parts, fabricated assemblies, castings, or electromechanical components
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Coupa, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Experience in a startup environment
• Experience working in aerospace, automotive, fusion or energy industries

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for a designated engineering commodity, ensuring all components meet strict cost, quality, and engineering standards
• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of the procurement cycle, including RFP/RFQ development, proposal evaluation, negotiations, award, administration, and execution
• Monitor and manage supplier performance and supplier production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and prevent program delays
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Logistics to reduce costs and mitigate risks related to transportation of sourced parts
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to align procurement with project milestones and ensure the scalability of future product iterations

Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary
• Equity plan
• 6% employer 401k matching
• Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees