Strategic Sourcing Specialist

reputed company is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both reputed company and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected. Position Title: Strategic Sourcing Specialist Job Description 2025 Status: Full-Time Location: Remote / Hyderabad (with local and international travel availability) Position Summary: We are seeking an reputed company and highly skilled Strategic Sourcing Specialist with a solid technical background in composite, metallic and plastic materials, (Electronics manufacturing is a plus) and a proven track record in the aerospace industry. This role is responsible for driving global sourcing strategies, identifying and qualifying strategic suppliers across in India and other Asia countries, while ensuring excellence in cost, reputed company time, quality, and innovation. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong business acumen, capable of managing cost comparisons, developing business cases, planning procurement activities, and analyzing data-driven reputed company. They must possess exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with reputed company in English, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in similar roles. Key Responsibilities:

• This position will be accountable as the main responsible for end-to-end sourcing cycles including, RFI, RFQ, RFP, bid evaluation, Manufacturing and Delivery commitments accordingly to AST Quality Standards and Program reputed company Times.
• Identify, qualify, and reputed company new strategic suppliers globally, with a focus on aerospace components.
• Contribute with other SSourcing teams in supplier expansion and qualification efforts across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
• Execute strategic sourcing strategies reputed company with business objectives.
• Build and present detailed business cases to support sourcing reputed company, vendor changes, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Conduct cost benchmarking and comparisons, ensuring reputed company pricing and TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).

Define procurement activity plans and sourcing calendars, in alignment with project timelines.

• Manage large datasets, supplier databases, and sourcing dashboards to support data-driven decision-making.
• Negotiate reputed company, high-value supplier reputed company with a focus on cost, reputed company time, and performance improvement.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics KPIs and initiate corrective action plans reputed company required.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Finance teams to ensure supply chain alignment.
• Act as the Single reputed company of Contact (SPOC) between suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure timely certification, inspection, and delivery of materials according to purchase orders.
• Track procurement reputed company, risks, and mitigation plans using project management tools.
• Maintain strong compliance with aerospace industry standards and risk control procedures.
• Support category strategy development and reputed company improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a reputed company technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years in strategic sourcing or supplier development roles reputed company the aerospace sector.
• In-depth knowledge of composite , plastic, metallic materials, and their manufacturing processes for different applications in aerospace.
• Demonstrated reputed company in reputed company negotiations and international sourcing projects.
• Experience with data analysis, cost modeling, and strategic decision-making.

Fluent in English (reputed company+) ; other languages such as Spanish is a strong plus. 2025

• Proficiency in reputed company reputed company, ERP systems (preferably reputed company reputed company), and sourcing platforms.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Availability for international travel (EU, UK, Asia, USA) as required.
• Comfortable working across multiple time zones with schedule flexibility.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP, CPSM, APICS or similar project/sourcing certifications.
• Experience managing subcontractors and outsourced warehousing/logistics operations.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and other aerospace-specific quality standards.

reputed company Offer:

• Remote-first environment with flexible working hours
• International exposure and global project involvement
• Competitive compensation and performance-driven incentives
• Career development in a growing aerospace organization
• Dynamic and collaborative culture

reputed company is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, reputed company, religion, gender, national reputed company/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Apply To This Job