Shield AI
Strategic Sourcing Manager - Mechanical (R5858)
$130K–$200K
Dallas, Texas +1 · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 3, 2026
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
Seattle, Washington - Experience
- 7+ years.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
About the job
Leads sourcing strategies and supplier relationships for flight-critical mechanical components used in aerospace and defense programs, supporting development, production ramp-up, and supply-risk mitigation.
What you'll do
- Develop commodity strategies; select, qualify, negotiate with, and manage suppliers for mechanical components and systems.
- Analyze costs and supplier performance, negotiate commercial agreements, and lead supplier recovery plans when needed.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support new product introduction, production readiness, and supply-risk mitigation.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
- 7+ years of progressive sourcing, procurement, supplier management, or supply chain experience in aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
- Experience leading complex sourcing and managing critical suppliers, plus supplier negotiations, cost analysis, and source selection.
Nice to have
- Active U.S. government SECRET security clearance at the time of hire.
- Experience supporting aircraft, unmanned aircraft systems, or advanced aerospace and defense programs.
Pay
USD 130,000–200,000 per-year-salary (base salary)
Tools
ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Excel
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