Strategic Program & Sourcing Lead
$100,000–$100,000 year
HybridColumbus, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Manage day-to-day execution of a major aviation sustainment program, coordinating with Purchasing, Logistics, Finance, and Leadership teams to support smooth program delivery. Drive strategic sourcing for military aviation components, negotiate pricing and terms with OEMs and MROs, and lead RFQ strategy to reduce risk and protect margins. Serve as an account manager for government and aerospace customers, maintaining strong relationships with USAF, DoD, and external stakeholders while tracking supplier performance and resolving operational escalations. Utilize ERP, CRM, and AvSight systems to create dashboards, forecasts, and operational reports that provide leadership visibility into program milestones and execution metrics.
Required Qualifications
- United States citizen
- 2 to 8+ years of experience in aviation, aerospace, defense, sustainment, procurement, supply chain, account management, program management, or a related operational environment
- Prior experience running or coordinating programs, customer accounts, contracts, procurement activities, sourcing efforts, or operational execution
- Strong relationship management and communication skills
- Experience managing contracts and maintaining customer or supplier relationships
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Excel-based reporting tools
- Experience using ERP, CRM, AvSight, Quantum, or similar operational systems
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision while maintaining high accountability
- Strong problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills
- Professional written and verbal communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting the U.S. Government within the aviation sector
- Experience supporting commercial airlines through aftermarket or direct support solutions
- Familiarity with military aviation, commercial aviation, and broader aerospace sustainment programs
- Defense, USAF, DoD, or government contract experience
- Aerospace aftermarket or MRO experience
- FAA Part 145 familiarity
- OEM experience in the aviation sector
- Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, or vendor negotiation
- Familiarity with GovWin, SAM.gov, Boeing Fleet, ILS, or related aerospace systems
- Experience building supplier, OEM, MRO, distributor, repair station, or aerospace industry relationships
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