Strategic Sourcing Specialist

AeroVironment (AVAV)

Simi Valley, CA, United States
$23 - $32 ph
Lead sourcing projects
Manage supplier relationships
Develop sourcing strategies
The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will lead sourcing projects, manage supplier relationships, manage category strategies, and drive cost-saving initiatives, including developing and implementing sourcing strategies

Job Summary

  • The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will lead sourcing projects, manage supplier relationships, manage category strategies, and drive cost-saving initiatives, including developing and implementing sourcing strategies.
  • This role requires strong organizational, communication, and negotiation skills to effectively collaborate with suppliers and internal teams.
  • AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

Matching Summary

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will lead sourcing projects, manage supplier relationships, manage category strategies, and drive cost-saving initiatives, including developing and implementing sourcing strategies.

Salary

$23 - $32

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead sourcing projects
  • Manage supplier relationships
  • Develop sourcing strategies
  • Negotiate with C-level managers
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Data and market trend analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Thrive in fast-paced environment
  • Strong initiative and drive
  • Commitment to learning from mistakes
  • Focus on teamwork

Key Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business Management, Engineering or related discipline
  • Minimum of 5+ years of Supply Chain Program support
  • Demonstrated project management skills
  • Negotiations experience
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Leadership abilities
  • Ability to work in an IPT environment
  • Self-starter
  • Excellent time management skills
  • U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident or asylee/refugee status

Work Rights

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident or asylee/refugee status required

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