Strategic Sourcing Buyer, Staff III – Indirect Goods and Services

The Aerospace Corporation

Strategic Sourcing Buyer at Aerospace Corporation managing procurement of indirect goods. Driving competitive value, supplier performance, and operational excellence across multiple business areas.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $75,300 - $113,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field is required
A minimum of (4) 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

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic sourcingcategory managementsupplier managementprocurement lifecyclepricing strategiesdata analysismarket analysisnegotiation strategiescontract structurescost structures

Soft Skills

analytical prowessfinancial acumencommunicationproject coordinationcontinuous improvementinnovationsupplier performance managementefficiencyoperational excellencerisk mitigation