What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst position at NPAworldwide?
Job Description
Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst
US$95,000 US$115,000 per year plus bonus and excellent benefits package
Avon, MA or Wallingford, CT Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
You must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for this role.
Key Requirements
Qualifications
OverviewWe are seeking a high-impact Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst to support a leading global Aerospace division. This hybrid role spans category management, collaboration with Science & Technology (R&D), and proactive resolution of raw material availability issues. Youll contribute across regional and global platforms, with a focus on supply continuity, cost efficiency, and innovation readiness. The position may be based in Avon, MA or Wallingford, CT.
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : $ 95000
Salary Max : $ 115000
Currency Type : USD
Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst
US$95,000 US$115,000 per year plus bonus and excellent benefits package
Avon, MA or Wallingford, CT Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
You must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for this role.
Key Requirements
- Lead sourcing for defined raw material categories own contracting strategy, negotiate pricing, secure supply, manage working capital, and deliver cost savings
- Partner with internal Category Managers and Aerospace S&T teams to support new product development, formulation resilience, and dual-sourcing strategies
- Act as escalation point for supplier-related production issues, supporting plant operations and resolving bottlenecks
- Identify and qualify alternative suppliers to reduce risk and improve agility
- Champion cross-functional collaboration between Procurement, R&D, Operations, and Quality
- Deliver sourcing value across regional and global Aerospace business units
- Interface between category strategy, R&D collaboration, and formulation support
- Develop and execute strategies to address single-source vulnerabilities, working towards dual-sourcing and flexibility
- Serve as a liaison between S&T, Procurement, and Operations to proactively manage material supply and cost
- Monitor and report on key KPIs including price movement, lead times, and supplier performance
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred or equivalent industry experience
- Minimum 2 years experience in Aerospace coatings procurement preferred
- Strong English communication skills (written and verbal)
OverviewWe are seeking a high-impact Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst to support a leading global Aerospace division. This hybrid role spans category management, collaboration with Science & Technology (R&D), and proactive resolution of raw material availability issues. Youll contribute across regional and global platforms, with a focus on supply continuity, cost efficiency, and innovation readiness. The position may be based in Avon, MA or Wallingford, CT.
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : $ 95000
Salary Max : $ 115000
Currency Type : USD
Salary : $95,000 - $115,000
