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Boom Supersonic · 1 month ago

Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing Manager

Centennial, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$150K/yr - $190K/yr

Boom Supersonic is building the world’s fastest airliner and is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to establish supplier relationships crucial for the development of Overture and Symphony. The role involves driving strategic sourcing, negotiating supply agreements, and ensuring compliance and efficiency within the supply chain.

AerospaceAir TransportationManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and drive Boom’s strategic sourcing vision across key commodities—both domestic and international

Lead cross-functional RFI and RFP processes alongside engineering and legal teams

Build trusted supplier relationships through direct engagement, from technical deep dives to trade shows and strategic reviews

Negotiate critical supply agreements that balance cost, performance, and long-term partnership

Define sourcing strategies that manage risk and support continuity of supply

Analyze industry trends and technology shifts to guide sourcing decisions and identify opportunities

Monitor supplier performance and maintain a supply chain risk matrix that enables proactive decision-making

Establish and enforce purchasing policies that support compliance, accountability, and efficiency

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain operations

Challenge conventional supply chain norms and foster creative solutions that optimize costs, accelerate delivery times, and drive value

Identify vertical integration opportunities to strategically streamline supply chain operations and strengthen control

Qualification

Strategic sourcingSupplier relationship managementCross-functional leadershipInternational sourcingRisk managementNegotiation skillsEmotional intelligenceDetail-oriented mindsetCreative problem-solvingAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field

A strong track record in building and managing complex supplier partnerships

Confidence presenting ideas and plans to senior leadership and external stakeholders alike

High emotional intelligence and the ability to build consensus across engineering, legal, and finance

Deep comfort navigating ambiguity and juggling priorities in a high-stakes environment

A detail-oriented mindset paired with strong strategic instincts

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations (ITAR and EAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred

MBA or advanced degree in supply chain, engineering, or business

Experience with international sourcing and global supplier management

Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without direct authority

Passion for aerospace or high-performance manufacturing

A reputation for being calm under pressure, creative in negotiation, and relentless in execution

Experience in a startup or high-growth environment—you know how to build from scratch, adapt quickly, and thrive without a playbook

Background in the aviation or aerospace industry—you understand the stakes, the standards, and what it takes to deliver in a regulated, high-performance environment

Thrived in a scrappy startup environment, leveraging resourcefulness and adaptability to drive innovative supply chain solutions, rapidly overcoming constraints to deliver impactful results