Insight Global is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join their largest aerospace manufacturing client in Los Alamitos, CA. This specialist will be responsible for improving the supply chain operations by working with suppliers and vendors to negotiate contracts and improving processes related to receiving parts and inventory. They will also follow the business strategic plans to reduce costs, improve delivery time, and ensures that the supply chain remains in alignment with the needs of the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support negotiation and execution of agreements to reach lowest total cost including terms to mitigate economic and currency fluctuations as appropriate (e.g., long-term agreements, make/buy decisions, market tests, etc.).
• Develop expertise on procurement of commodities related products and components that support Aerospace requirements.
• Process Requests for Quote (RFQ’s) and purchase orders for sourcing goods and services to achieve savings based on targeted specifications.
• Create and execute supplier rationalization plans and support transition to existing and/or new suppliers. Implement overlap plans to - prevent any Production interruption.
• Develop Long Term Agreement (LTA) strategies with selected suppliers.
• Create sourcing strategy that focuses on low cost national opportunities.
• Maintain a complete and current supplier database following strict process requirements.
• Prepare status reports and create supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for on time delivery performance, quality performance.
• Prepare Purchase Part Variance (PPV) status and report to senior management.
• Maintain Approved Supplier List (ASL) with Quality Assurance.

Must-Have Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Material Management, Economics, or equivalent. Advanced degree preferred.
• Aerospace experience
• Experience creating sourcing strategy that focuses on low cost national opportunities including negotiating those contracts.
• Experience supporting negotiation and execution of agreements.
• Experience handling AS9100 and ITAR requirements.