Shield AI
Strategic Sourcing Manager, Electronics (R5692)
Dallas, Texas · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years; focus on electronics, PCBA, or electromechanical commodities, or mechanical commodities.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Electrical Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
About the job
Leads sourcing strategy, supplier management, and cost optimization for electronics and electromechanical commodities, supporting product development and production.
What you'll do
- Develop sourcing strategies, category roadmaps, and make-versus-buy analyses to manage cost, technology, capacity, and risk.
- Qualify and manage suppliers, negotiate long-term agreements, and drive performance and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Coordinate with engineering, operations, finance, and legal on supplier readiness, compliance, supply continuity, and sourcing processes.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Electrical Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 7+ years of strategic sourcing or supply chain management experience focused on electronics, PCBA, electromechanical commodities, or mechanical commodities.
- Experience in defense, aerospace, or high-reliability manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated supplier negotiation, cost reduction, and long-term contract management success.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree.
Tools
ERP/MRP, PCB fabrication, SMT assembly
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