Shield AI
Strategic Sourcing Manager - Mechanical (R5858)
Dallas, Texas · Manager · Full-time · Posted Nov 4, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years; progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, or supply chain management within aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
- 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.
- Visa sponsorship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
About the job
Leads sourcing strategies and supplier relationships for critical mechanical components used in aerospace and defense programs, supporting development, production, and supply-risk mitigation.
What you'll do
- Develop commodity strategies; identify, qualify, and manage suppliers for mechanical components and systems.
- Lead competitive sourcing, cost analysis, negotiations, source selection, and commercial agreements.
- Manage supplier performance, production readiness, and supply-risk mitigation in partnership with cross-functional teams.
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 sourcing relevant mechanical commodities and leading complex sourcing, negotiations, cost analysis, and supplier management.
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.
Tools
ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Excel, FAR, DFARS, ITAR
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