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The Aerospace Corporation · 2 months ago

Strategic Sourcing Buyer Staff III – Indirect Goods and Services

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $113K/yr

4+ years exp

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As a Strategic Sourcing Buyer Level III – Indirect Goods and Services, you will leverage your experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management to drive operational efficiency and support innovation across multiple business areas.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Strategic sourcingSupplier managementCategory leadershipMicrosoft OfficeFinancial acumenProject managementAerospace industry experienceAriba/SAP experienceAnalytical skillsNegotiation strategies

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field

4 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or supplier management

Strong skills in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

Demonstrated understanding of and experience with the end to end procurement lifecycle – from sourcing strategy through supplier management

Advanced Project management skills to build, manage, and meet effective procurement schedules

Advanced financial acumen and analytical skills required to construct pricing strategies/exhibits, conduct bid evaluation, and justify pricing reasonableness

Preferred

Ariba/SAP experience

Aerospace industry experience

Experience setting up strategic purchasing agreements related to indirect categories including but not limited to: office supplies, IT-related materials & services, marketing-related services, capital, HR related services (recruitment, training, contract labor), travel management services, professional services (consultants), facilities maintenance/repair/operations, and design/construction sourcing methodologies (ex: Job Order Contracts)

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