SUMMARY: As part of a leading global aerospace distributor, this role is a senior Individual Contributor on the Manufacturing Supply Chain team, serving as a subject matter expert across strategic sourcing, supplier long-term agreements, quality, and engineering interface, and supply base development. This role owns high-impact, complex supply chain challenges that require deep technical and commercial expertise. It will require a detail-oriented self-starter with exceptional analytical, supplier management, negotiation, and business intelligence skills, capable of driving strategy and delivering results independently.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across assigned product lines, including market analysis, supplier qualification, competitive benchmarking, and sourcing strategy development to drive cost, quality, and supply continuity objectives.
- Negotiate, develop, and manage Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) with key suppliers and manufacturers, ensuring terms support VSE Aviation’s growth targets, margin objectives, and supply chain resilience.
- Serve as the primary supply chain interface with Quality and Engineering teams to resolve complex supplier non-conformances, manage technical requirements flow-down, and ensure parts meet airworthiness and customer specifications.
- Contribute to assessment of the long-term health and capability of the supply base through supplier risk evaluations, capacity assessments, financial health reviews, and diversification strategies to proactively mitigate supply chain disruptions.
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Apply technical problem-solving skills to resolve complex supply chain challenges, including root cause analysis of recurring delivery or quality failures, development of corrective action plans, and implementation of sustainable process improvements.
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Identify and evaluate new product line opportunities, supplier partnerships, and distribution agreements to support VSE Aviation’s SC Strategy & Growth objectives, including modeling financial returns and presenting recommendations to leadership.
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Utilize Business Intelligence tools to analyze ERP and supply chain data, develop models, KPIs, and strategic reports that support sourcing decisions and executive visibility into supply base performance.
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Identify, assess, and develop new revenue and profit growth opportunities through supplier collaboration, contract optimization, and proactive market intelligence.
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Lead cross-functional reviews and communicate supply chain strategy, supplier performance, and risk posture to internal and external stakeholders at business review meetings or as needed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, finance, procurement/supply chain, or similar analytical field
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7 years of relevant work experience, at least 5 in aerospace or defense industries.
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Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel expertise
- Statistical Analysis and Modeling experience / coursework
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Team oriented, resourceful, and fast learner
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
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Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
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Strong written and oral communication skills
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Effective time management, able to identify and prioritize tasks necessary to meet long and short-term objectives.
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Fluent in English
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
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Working knowledge of Microsoft PowerBI or similar BI program
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MBA graduate or candidate
OTHER:
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The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and a pre-employment drug screening where applicable.
