Enstrom Helicopter Corporation · 2 weeks ago
Office Shift - SR Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Job # 1076
Menominee, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $105K/yr
7+ years expEnstrom Helicopter Corporation is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives to support manufacturing operations. This role involves leading sourcing activities, conducting market analysis, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance and optimize supplier performance.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies aligned with Enstrom’s goals. Analyze spending, identify opportunities, and establish sourcing policies and frameworks
Identify, evaluate, and onboard strategic suppliers. Lead negotiations, monitor and manage contracts, and ensure supplier performance and accountability
Own contract lifecycle management and compliance. Develop, evaluate, and negotiate Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Statements of Work (SOWs). Develop, standardize, and maintain robust Terms & Conditions. Track and report supplier performance
Drive sustainable cost savings and value creation. Manage procurement budgets and proactively mitigate supply chain risks
Monitor market trends, supplier landscapes, and competitive pricing dynamics
Partner with planning, finance, quality, and engineering teams to align sourcing decisions with organizational priorities
Qualification
Required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable sourcing strategies
Proven negotiation skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively across stakeholders
Exceptional attention to detail balanced with strategic, big-picture thinking
Demonstrated ability to partner with and influence cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Planning, Quality, Engineering) at all organizational levels
Comfort briefing and advising senior leadership, clearly articulating sourcing strategies, trade-offs, and recommendations
Sound judgment, high ethical standards, and a strong sense of integrity
Advanced Microsoft Excel expertise, including pivot tables, arrays, formulas, and visualization tools to analyze spend, track supplier performance, and support strategic sourcing initiatives
Experience with ERP systems, data management platforms, and workflow tools for procurement and supplier management
7+ years of relevant experience across procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, finance, and contract management
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field
Ability to remain in a seated or standing position for extended periods
Ability to walk through production areas, hangars, and job sites
Preferred
Aerospace or highly regulated industry experience preferred
Familiarity with Power BI and Smartsheet a plus
ASCM certification(s) (e.g., CPIM, CSCP) a plus
Company
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation designs and builds helicopters, both piston and turbine, for personal, commercial, and government use.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Todd Tetzlaff
President and CEO
Adam Richardson
Chief Operating Officer
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