Driving Procurement Excellence in Aerospace Innovation as a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Location: Tempe, AZ | Schedule: Mon to Fri - 8am to 5pm | Payrate: $45 - $63

The Opportunity

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist to partner with a leader in the aerospace industry. This role is critical to advancing operational excellence through smart, forward-looking procurement strategies that deliver measurable value across cost optimization, supplier performance, and supply chain continuity.

As a strategic contributor, you will influence sourcing decisions that support long-term business objectives while strengthening supplier partnerships in a complex, high-performance environment.

Your Impact

In this role, you will play a key part in shaping sourcing strategy and execution by collaborating with cross-functional teams, leading supplier initiatives, and driving continuous improvement across procurement practices. Your work will directly support business resilience, efficiency, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans aligned with business goals and operational priorities

• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure sourcing strategies meet business needs

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers; lead contract negotiations and manage ongoing supplier relationships

• Drive process improvements to increase procurement efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability

• Monitor market conditions, supplier performance, and industry trends to identify opportunities and mitigate risk

• Support cost-savings initiatives while maintaining quality, delivery, and compliance standards

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or Finance

• Proven success delivering cost savings and improving supplier performance

• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in negotiation and contract management

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field

• Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial operations

• Knowledge of procurement best practices and supplier development

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills

• Ability to influence, collaborate, and lead across cross-functional teams

Take the Next Step

If you are a sourcing professional ready to elevate procurement strategy and make a meaningful impact in the aerospace industry, we encourage you to apply today.

Join PDS Tech Commercial and help shape the future of strategic sourcing.

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