Strategic Sourcing Buyer, Staff III – Indirect Goods and Services
The Aerospace Corporation
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: El Segundo • California • Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $75,300 - $113,000 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 (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
- 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
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Soft Skills
analytical prowessfinancial acumencommunicationproject coordinationcontinuous improvementinnovationsupplier performance managementefficiencyoperational excellencerisk mitigation