Senior Strategic Sourcing Agent

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Lead sourcing efforts that support around $100M in both direct and indirect expenditures for Pall Aerospace.

• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Global Sourcing teams.

• Drive initiatives related to sourcing, outsourcing, insourcing, subcontract management, and supplier strategy.

• Formulate and implement sourcing strategies.

• Oversee supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.

• Conduct market analysis and evaluate supply alternatives.

• Achieve results in cost reduction, margin enhancement, supplier performance, DPO, and global value sourcing metrics.

• Assist in supplier development activities.

• Work together on design and manufacturability assessments to enhance cost and performance.

• Provide direction to tactical purchasing teams.

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, supplier governance, and best practices in sourcing.

• Regularly assess the current supply base for potential improvements.

• Design, lead, negotiate, and implement long-term Pall contracts, which include RFQs, RFIs, LTAs, Pricing Level Agreements, and Stocking Agreements.

• Aid in vendor transitions, including outsourcing, insourcing, and vendor-to-vendor shifts.

• Aim to maximize year-over-year improvements in working capital.

• Coordinate with procurement teams to align local manufacturing site needs with center-led strategies.

• Report directly to the Senior Director of Supply Chain within the Supply Chain organization.

• Be prepared to work additional hours and weekends as necessary to meet business demands.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

• At least 3 years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Category Management.

• Demonstrated negotiation skills with proven performance outcomes.

• Experience in domestic and/or global sourcing for a large U.S. or multinational manufacturing organization.

• Strong analytical capabilities with experience using tools for RFI, RFQ, and Reverse Auctions.

• Willingness to travel as needed; 25–35% of travel is expected.

• Valid state-issued driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.

• Must be capable of performing job tasks in office, distribution, and customer-site environments, including occasional lifting, climbing stairs, and extended periods of mobility.

• Familiarity with aerospace and defense programs, customers, and products is advantageous.

• Understanding of U.S. Government contracting processes, including ITAR, FAR/DFAR regulations, Small Business Plans, Assertion of Commerciality procedures, price/cost analysis, and government certifications is a plus.

• Experience with New Product Introduction processes and supporting internal stakeholders is beneficial.

• Ability to build relationships with suppliers is a plus.

• Strong communication skills across all levels internally and externally; exceptional negotiating abilities are an advantage.

• U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, protected person status, or U.S. Government export authorization is required.

• Employment visa and export authorization, including an export license if necessary, may be required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus/incentive pay.

• Paid time off.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Flexible, remote working options for eligible positions.

• Opportunity for remote work from home.