Senior Sourcing Specialist (R4660)
Shield AI
Melbourne
1 week ago
Senior Sourcing Specialist (R4660)
Shield AI seeks a Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead strategic sourcing for electronics in Melbourne. The role involves developing supplier networks for aerospace/defense, negotiating LTAs, and collaborating across engineering, operations, and finance.
On-site
Full-time
Senior
PCBA
Electromechanical Commodities
Salary
Not specified
Core Qualifications
Technical (Must-have)
PCBAelectromechanical commoditiesPCB fabricationSMT assemblyharness productionAS9100FAIDFARSITARsupply risk management
Soft Skills
communicationinfluencingcross-functional leadershipbusiness acumennegotiationproblem solving
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, qualify, and develop a strategic supplier base for high-mix, low-to-medium volume aerospace/defense production.
- Negotiate and manage long-term agreements (LTAs), supplier performance reviews, and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Lead supplier business reviews and quarterly operating reviews (QBRs) focusing on delivery, quality, cost, and technical capability.
- Partner with Supplier development and Engineering to ensure AS9100 compliance, FAI completion, and audit readiness.
- Collaborate with Engineering for early supplier involvement (ESI) during product development and NPI phases.
- Work with Operations and Program Teams to align material readiness with production schedules.
- Partner with Finance and Legal to structure commercial terms, manage supplier liabilities, ensure compliance with DFARS, ITAR, and export regulations.
- Support supply risk management and business continuity planning across all electronics categories.
Senior Sourcing SpecialistStrategic SourcingElectronicsAerospaceDefenseSupply ChainPCBAMelbourneOn-siteFull-time