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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and supply chain management, with a strong focus on supplier assessment, contract negotiation, and compliance in regulated environments. Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and capable of collaborating cross-functionally to optimize supply availability and cost efficiency.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic SourcingSupplier AssessmentContract NegotiationERP/MRP Systems ProficiencyCross-Functional Collaboration
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Supply Chain ManagementCategory ManagementCost AnalysisLifecycle ManagementBOM InterpretationTechnical SpecificationsNegotiation SkillsRisk AssessmentQuality ManagementKPI Tracking
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationDecision-MakingPrioritizationOwnershipInfluencing Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor’s Degree in EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Business
Industry Keywords
AerospaceAutomotiveElectronicsMedical IndustryRegulatory ComplianceExport ControlsSatellite Ground StationsISR SystemsRF TechnologiesTelecommunications
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own end-to-end sourcing and supply availability of hardware, software, and services for Ground Station and ISR programs
- Translate engineering and program requirements into sourcing strategies, RFQs, and supplier collaboration practices and targets
- Assess suppliers for technical capability, quality, and risks
- Manage and optimize the supplier portfolio
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and long-term agreements
- Optimize total cost of ownership and material availability
- Track supplier delivery performance, quality, responsiveness, and agreed KPIs
- Partner with engineering, Mission programs, quality, and other stakeholders on technical specifications and sourcing decisions
- Support scaling the supply base for increasing production volumes and customer programs
- Ensure accurate execution and tracking in ERP and related systems, including costs and status
- Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and program requirements
- Continuously improve availability, reliability, responsiveness, and cost optimization processes
Requirements
What you’ll need- 3+ years of experience in supply chain, strategic sourcing, or category management
- Experience working and collaborating with global suppliers, ideally in aerospace, automotive, electronics, or medical industry
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- Ability to work independently with technically complex products
- Ability to interpret BOMs, specifications, interfaces, hardware, software, and services
- Experience in contracting and pricing negotiations, cost analysis, and lifecycle management for technically complex categories
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems
- Experience in regulated or compliance-sensitive environments, including export controls and customer-specific regulatory requirements
- Strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering, program teams, and other stakeholders
- Excellent communication, prioritization, and decision-making skills
- Track record of taking ownership
- Ability to influence and lead people and initiatives
- Experience with satellite ground stations, ISR systems, RF technologies, telecommunications, or data services is nice to have
- Exposure to scaling production in a fast-growing, technology-driven company is nice to have
- Employment subject to applicable security screening, including SUPO where required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Continuous professional development
- Training opportunities
- Health and wellbeing benefits, varying by location
- Diverse and highly engaged team environment
- Opportunity to take real ownership from day one
- Inclusive workplace and equal opportunity
- Recruitment process adjustments or support where needed