Strategic Sourcing Analyst

2 days ago

Avon, Massachusetts, United States Walsh Employment Full time

Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst – Aerospace

Location:
Avon, MA 02322 or Wallingford, CT 06492, USA

Salary:
$95,000 – $115,000 per year + 10% bonus

Work mode:
Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 days remote

Overview

A leading global
Aerospace
business is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst to drive value across regional and global platforms. The role blends
category management
, upstream collaboration with
Science & Technology (R&D)
, and proactive resolution of
raw material availability
challenges. The position can be based in
Avon, MA
or
Wallingford, CT
.

Key Requirements

  • Lead sourcing for defined
    raw material categories
    – set and own
    contracting strategy
    ,
    negotiate pricing
    , ensure
    supply assurance
    , improve
    working capital
    , and deliver against
    cost-savings
    and
    single-source reduction
    targets.
  • Act as a key
    interface
    between the
    Aerospace business
    and wider
    Category Managers
    whose portfolios impact Aerospace.
  • Partner with
    R&D
    at the
    formulation
    stage to build
    resilience
    – progress
    dual-sourcing
    and design for
    flexibility
    .
  • Proactively
    escalate and resolve
    supplier support issues affecting
    plant operations
    ; facilitate supplier engagement to protect production.
  • Continuously
    identify alternative suppliers
    and sources to strengthen continuity and competitiveness.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver value across
    regional and global
    Aerospace platforms through structured
    category management
    .
  • Combine category ownership with upstream
    R&D collaboration
    to support
    new product development
    and reformulation strategies.
  • Own and track
    pricing
    ,
    supply
    ,
    lead times
    , and
    inventory
    KPIs; report on progress versus targets.
  • Support
    single-source risk
    mitigation plans and execute
    dual-source
    qualifications with R&D and Quality.
  • Maintain robust
    supplier relationships
    , performance reviews, improvement plans, and
    contract compliance
    .

Qualifications & Eligibility

  • Bachelor's degree
    in
    Chemistry
    ,
    Engineering
    , or related technical discipline
    preferred
    ; or comparable years of relevant experience.
  • 2+ years
    of
    Aerospace coatings procurement
    experience
    preferred
    .
  • Ability to effectively
    read, write, and communicate in English
    .
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

What You'll Bring

  • Strong
    negotiation
    ,
    stakeholder management
    , and
    supplier development
    skills.
  • Data-driven
    decision-making with proficiency in
    cost analysis
    ,
    total cost of ownership (TCO)
    , and
    working capital
    levers.
  • Bias for action
    – able to triage escalations, coordinate cross-functional responses, and
    communicate clearly
    at pace.

Work Model

Hybrid:
3 days
per week onsite (Avon, MA or Wallingford, CT) and
2 days
remote. Travel to suppliers and sites as required for supplier reviews and issue resolution.

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