Strategic Sourcing Manager Aero-Glen International at HEICO Corporation

Fort Worth, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analytical Skills, Aerospace Hardware Sourcing, Microsoft Word, Excel Skills, Outlook, Negotiation Skills, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Detail Oriented, Independent Work, Collaboration, Communication, Problem Solving, Data Interpretation, Customer Experience Management, Supplier Relationship Management

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Overview of the Position: Strategic Sourcing role facilitates growth initiatives for the business and is responsible for managing, planning, and communicating the status of customer contract bid opportunities to internal and external stakeholders. It will align with internal business partners and work with the strategic supplier base to convert opportunities through strategic sourcing that bring value to our customers. They will develop more efficient sourcing processes to save costs and maximize profitability by negotiating with suppliers to obtain goods, material and services at the best availability and price through strategic sourcing strategies and extensive knowledge of commodities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Take ownership in, facilitate, and effectively communicate, with sales, product line management and pricing, key contract sourcing opportunities and deliverables. * Create a superior customer experience by managing and delivering sourcing projects on time. * Create and maintain long-lasting relationships with our strategic supply base through communications of Wencor strategies and how to create win-win scenarios. * Recognize both tactical and strategic opportunities to create value through partnering with suppliers who can create a superior market advantage over our competition. * Negotiate long-term pricing, quantity and delivery schedules with suppliers and be able to communicate outcome to sales leaders. Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Analytically minded and able to review and interpret large amounts of data. * Proven experience and knowledge in aerospace hardware sourcing processes. * Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excellent Excel Skills, and Outlook. * Must be able to work well with team members in a collaborative and respectful manner. * Strong negotiation skills. * Sound time-management and organizational skills. * Must have the ability to work independently. * Must be detail oriented and focused on results. Qualifications Education / Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree in administration, logistics, supply chain or related field or 5 years of equivalent experience Other Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. * Is occasionally required to walk and lift up to twenty-five pounds. * Is regularly required to sit and reach with hands and arms. * Is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and to talk or hear. * Works at moderate noise levels. * Minimal travel required.

Responsibilities

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for managing and communicating the status of customer contract bid opportunities while aligning with internal business partners. They will negotiate with suppliers to obtain goods and services at the best price and availability, enhancing sourcing processes to maximize profitability.