DFARS

Moseley Technical Services•El Segundo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Senior Strategic Sourcing Lead in El Segundo, CA, to lead strategic sourcing, supplier development, and supplier performance initiatives supporting aerospace and defense programs. This on-site role requires experience with FAR/DFARS, CPSR-compliant procurement, supplier agreements, multi-commodity sourcing, cost reduction, supply chain risk mitigation, and strategic supplier management.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance, with a final clearance required post-start.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
8+ years of sourcing experience, including 3+ years in a supplier development role.
Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), supplier agreements, and CPSR-compliant procurement practices.
Experience developing and executing strategic sourcing and supplier management strategies.
Experience managing multiple commodities and supplier bases in an aerospace or defense environment.
Experience supporting supplier performance, cost, quality, delivery, sourcing, and supply chain risk mitigation activities.
Ability to work full-time on-site in El Segundo, CA.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Experience negotiating supplier pricing, terms, agreements, and delivery requirements.
Demonstrated success implementing strategic sourcing and supplier development programs.
APICS/ASCM or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office.
Experience presenting sourcing strategies and technical information to senior leadership and stakeholders across multiple organizational levels.
Advanced negotiation and analytical skills with experience influencing supplier and organizational decisions.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic sourcing and supplier development initiatives to achieve cost, quality, delivery, compliance, and production targets.
Develop sourcing strategies that support production ramp-up, increased production rates, program requirements, and enterprise goals.
Manage multiple commodity categories, including mechanical components, electronics, and raw materials, while identifying and developing new sources of supply.
Build cross-functional relationships with Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Operations, Global Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to identify and engage critical suppliers.
Develop and implement supplier agreements, including Long-Term Agreements (LTAs), Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), Teaming Agreements (TAs), and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs).
Establish supplier relationship frameworks that support long-term performance, availability, cost, and supply continuity objectives.
Support make/buy decisions, sourcing requirements, and supply chain risk mitigation strategies.
Oversee key and critical supplier relationships to ensure compliance with program requirements and company policies.
Ensure supplier agreements and procurement activities comply with FAR, DFARS, and Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements.
Develop supplier plans and timelines addressing risk, performance, availability, cost, and value proposition targets.
Lead supplier strategy, identification, categorization, development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Drive supplier innovation, cost reductions, shorter lead times, and achievement of negotiated cost targets.
Manage supplier escalations and develop recovery plans for schedule, delivery, quality, and performance issues.
Conduct supplier evaluations and business reviews and lead supplier performance improvement initiatives.
Support internal, AS9100, and CPSR audit readiness activities.