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Frontgrade Technologies · 4 hours ago

Strategic Sourcing Lead

Exeter, NH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$127K/yr - $159K/yr

6+ years exp

Frontgrade Technologies is a leading provider of high reliability and radiation assured solutions for defense, space, intelligence, commercial, and civil applications. The Strategic Sourcing Lead is responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives for electronic components and assemblies, driving cost reduction, supplier strategy, and performance improvements in a regulated aerospace and defense environment.

E-CommerceElectronicsFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyManufacturingRetailSoftware

Responsibilities

Own and execute strategic sourcing strategies for electronic components and electronic assemblies

Lead deflation and cost reduction initiatives with measurable savings targets

Develop sourcing roadmaps driving cost, continuity, and supplier performance

Build and manage supplier strategies, including market intelligence and risk assessment

Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships supporting components and electronic assemblies

Collaborate cross-functionally with Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning, Operations, and Program Management

Lead supplier identification, evaluation, qualification, and onboarding

Drive RFI/RFQ/RFP processes and negotiate commercial terms

Support should-cost modeling, make/buy decisions, and design-for-cost initiatives

Track supplier KPIs and lead performance improvement actions

Execute sourcing process improvements and standardization initiatives

Qualification

Strategic sourcingCost reduction initiativesSupplier managementElectrical EngineeringAerospace experienceTechnical sourcing experienceNegotiation strategiesIndependent operationSupplier KPIs trackingCross-functional collaboration