Strategic Sourcing Manager
Shield AI is a U.S. defense-technology company developing mission-autonomy software and autonomous aircraft for military and allied operations.
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About Shield AI
Founded in 2015, Shield AI builds Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft for operations in contested, GPS- and communications-denied environments. Its current site also presents Aechelon synthetic-reality simulation and Vision Systems detection and tracking products.
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About the Role
You will develop and execute sourcing strategies for critical munitions components and assemblies, balancing cost, risk and delivery. You will manage strategic supplier relationships, including sole-source vendors, partner with engineering, program management, legal and finance on negotiations, drive savings through should-cost analysis and benchmarking, ensure ITAR, EAR and DFARS compliance, mitigate supply chain risks, lead a procurement team and track supplier KPIs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)
- 5-10+ years of progressive procurement/supply chain experience with defense, munitions or aerospace exposure
- 3+ years with munitions or defense-related commodities in strategic sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain
- Expertise in ITAR, EAR, DFARS, and U.S. government contracting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for critical munitions components and assemblies
- Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, including sole-source and limited-source vendors
- Partner cross-functionally with engineering, program management, legal, and finance on negotiation strategies
- Drive cost savings through should-cost analysis, benchmarking, and continuous improvement
- Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, DFARS, and export controls
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks
- Lead and develop a procurement/supply chain team
- Establish and track KPIs for supplier performance, cost, quality, and delivery
Benefits
- Bonus
- Benefits
- Equity