Strategic Sourcing Buyer IV – Indirect Goods and Services
The Aerospace Corporation
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: El Segundo • California • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $95,200 - $142,700 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead the sourcing and procurement of indirect goods and services to drive competitive value, supplier performance, and operational excellence across the enterprise
- Evaluate and improve sourcing activities, analyzing supplier performance, market conditions, and cost structures to identify opportunities for efficiency and innovation
- Conduct formal market analysis to assess market trends, behaviors, and cost drivers to support sourcing strategy development
- Develop negotiation strategies, contract structures, and pricing models to ensure best value outcomes and risk mitigation
- Administer sourcing events (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs), lead supplier selection, and manage negotiations and award processes in alignment with category strategies
- Forecast and plan product and service demand for assigned categories and contracts, ensuring alignment with business needs
- Implement procedures and tools to continuously evaluate supplier performance, cost competitiveness, and deliverability
- Manage post-award supplier performance through Supplier Relationship Management, continuous improvement initiatives, and innovation across assigned categories
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field is required
- A minimum of (6) years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or supplier management is required
- Exceptional skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, ensuring efficient document preparation, data analysis, and communication are required
- In-depth understanding and hands-on experience managing the full procurement lifecycle—from developing sourcing strategies to effective supplier management
- Proven ability to design, implement, and sustain rigorous procurement schedules, ensuring timely completion and superior coordination of projects
- Strong financial acumen coupled with analytical prowess to craft comprehensive pricing strategies, perform robust bid evaluations, and substantiate pricing reasonableness
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Education assistance programs
- An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic sourcingcategory managementsupplier managementmarket analysisnegotiation strategiescontract structurespricing modelssupplier performance evaluationprocurement lifecyclefinancial acumen
Soft Skills
analytical prowesscommunicationproject coordinationinnovationoperational excellenceefficiency improvementrisk mitigationsupplier relationship management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business AdministrationBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain