# Strategic Sourcing Manager (R4251)

**Company**: Shield AI
**Location**: Dallas
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $105,000 - $140,000 a year
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology

**Apply**: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/42de5714-9487-42a5-ba68-f68ebec43d78
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## Description

We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead our global sourcing strategy, supplier management, and cost optimization initiatives for mechanical and structural commodities, electronic components, PCBA, harnessing, and subsystem commodities.

Job Summary:

The Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Electronics will partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program management teams to ensure supply continuity, competitive cost structures, and the development of a robust, technically capable supply base supporting current and future product lines.

Responsibilities:

* Develop and execute the long-term sourcing strategy for electronic and electromechanical components, including PCBAs, harnesses, connectors, sensors, and embedded systems.
* Own the supplier category roadmap , balancing cost, technology, capacity, and risk management across global supply chains.
* Drive make-vs-buy analyses and business cases that optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) and mitigate single-source risk.
* Establish sourcing policies, metrics, and governance aligned with corporate and program-level goals.

* Identify, qualify, and develop a strategic supplier base capable of supporting high-mix, low-to-medium volume production for aerospace and defense applications.
* Negotiate and manage long-term agreements (LTAs), supplier performance reviews, and cost-reduction initiatives.
* Lead supplier business reviews and quarterly operating reviews (QBRs) focusing on delivery, quality, cost, and technical capability.

* Collaborate with Engineering to ensure early supplier involvement (ESI) during product development and NPI phases.
* Work closely with Operations and Program Teams to align material readiness with production schedules and customer milestones.
* Partner with Finance and Legal to structure commercial terms, manage supplier liabilities, and ensure compliance with DFARS, ITAR, and export regulations.

* Lead cost modeling, benchmarking, and should-cost analysis to guide sourcing decisions.
* Utilize ERP/MRP and analytics tools to manage spend visibility, supplier KPIs, and material forecasting accuracy.
* Develop and mentor a high-performing sourcing team focused on execution excellence, supplier innovation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

* Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Electrical Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred) or equivalent relevant experience
* 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or supply chain management with a focus on electronics, PCBA, or electromechanical commodities OR mechanical commodities
* Proven experience in defense, aerospace, or high-reliability manufacturing environments
* Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and long-term contract management
* Deep understanding of electronics manufacturing processes, including PCB fabrication, SMT assembly, and harness production OR mechanical commodities
* Strong business acumen with ability to translate technical and commercial data into strategic sourcing actions
* Excellent communication, influencing, and cross-functional leadership skills

Benefits:

* Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
* Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Note: Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

## Skills

### Required
- strategic sourcing
- supplier management
- cost optimization
- electronics manufacturing
- PCB fabrication
- SMT assembly
- harness production
- electromechanical components
- PCBAs
- harnesses
- connectors
- sensors
- embedded systems
- supply chain management
- defence
- aerospace
- high-reliability manufacturing