Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Development

Who is Senior plc?

Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 19 operating businesses in 11 countries. Traded on the London Stock Exchange, Senior designs and manufactures high-technology components and systems for the worldwide aerospace, defense, land vehicle and power & energy markets.

Senior Aerospace SSP, a division of Senior plc, is the world’s largest aerospace high-pressure ducting system supplier. Starting as ‘Stainless Steel Products’ in 1945, and acquired by Senior plc in 1995, we are vertically integrated with our own foundry, fabrication shop, and ISO-certified engineering lab, allowing us to design, manufacture, and qualify complex ducting systems for space launch, defense, and commercial aerospace applications worldwide.

Why join SSP?

Senior Aerospace SSP is the recognized global leader in high-pressure bleed air ducting systems. We provide "total resource" system solutions for complex ducting requirements, with our components found on most aircraft operating worldwide.

We are committed to the highest standards of ethics, safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. At SSP, we believe in building strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and most importantly, our employees. We foster a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment with ample opportunities for professional growth. Join us and find your future in a company that values innovation and integrity.

Summary: Under the direction of the Head of Commercial Strategy, this is an ideal opportunity for an early-career professional or dynamic individual who wants to build a long-term career in aerospace supply chain and commercial leadership.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in RFP creation, technical requirements drafting, supplier outreach, and internal coordination while being mentored by our most experienced leaders. This role is designed to develop into an outside-facing Development Program Management role, with a long-term growth path towards leadership. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:

• Manage technical work packages for new product development supplier selection
• Own pricing updates and approvals in coordination with business unit leaders
• Support long-term pricing agreements (LTA review, escalation tracking)
• Conduct proactive supplier outreach to drive quoting, backlog alignment, and issue resolution
• Lead follow-up on Supplier RMAs, repair quotes, and non-conforming product claims
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and contracts to resolve delivery and quality issues
• Contribute to SIOP planning and backlog clean-up initiatives
• Remain current on industry events affecting primary customers, suppliers, and competition
• Internal liaison between departments involved at different stages of the development cycle
• Support the Project Engineers and Program Managers in preparing material for customer visits
• Actively manage past proposal activities and proposals currently in work
• Take on special projects, as assigned

In addition to the above, Strategic Sourcing Specialists are to maintain an organized, clean and safe work area using safety standards and expectations while adhering to all quality practices. Senior is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field with a minimum (3)three years related experience in the manufacturing industry and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of experience in supply chain, customer support, or business operations, or a similar field involving people
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Interest in technical products, multicultural nuance, and long-term growth into external sales roles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with ERP systems is a plus
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and a desire to grow

Annual Target Salary = $100k

Monday - Friday       2nd Shift   3:30pm   -  12:00am

Joining our team will provide you with a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team. You will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, matching 401K plan and paid time off. Apply today for an opportunity to join our team!

Trade Compliance Statement Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions ), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.

To ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems.  Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor