Associate Sourcing Specialist (R6601)

The role

This role leads supplier purchasing for munitions and defense commodities. The job covers sourcing, supplier qualification, pricing negotiation and supply chain risk management for development and production builds.

What you will do

• Own sourcing and procurement of munitions commodities across defense suppliers
• Identify, qualify, onboard and manage suppliers for prototype, development and production builds
• Request and evaluate supplier quotations, perform cost analyses, negotiate pricing and lead times
• Execute purchase orders and long-term agreements where appropriate
• Partner with engineering, program management, legal and finance on sourcing strategy
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, including sole-source and limited-source vendors
• Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, DFARS and other U.S. government regulations and export controls
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical, capacity and regulatory risks
• Find cost savings, lead time reductions, process improvements and supplier consolidation opportunities

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations or a related field, or equivalent education and relevant experience
• Exposure to defense or munitions programs or aerospace programs
• 2-5 years of experience with munitions or defense-related commodities in strategic sourcing, purchasing or supply chain
• Demonstrated expertise in ITAR, EAR, DFARS and U.S. government contracting requirements
• Experience with export-controlled materials and compliance frameworks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance, depending on program requirements

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits
• Equity (full-time regular employees)

Before you apply

• All offers are contingent on a cleared background check and possible reference check
• Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits
• Security clearance may be required depending on program requirements
• Salary depends on skill set, experience, licenses and certifications, and work location

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.