Global Strategic Sourcing Manager – Aerospace & Defense

Job Description

Manager – Global Strategic Sourcing (Aerospace & Defense) | Microchip Technology

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Microchip Technology, located in the US with some travel required (0-25%). Microchip Technology is a multi-billion dollar global organization that helps design the technology running the world around us. People join Microchip for its culture of trust, empowerment, and respect, and its commitment to employee growth and stability, supported by Leadership Passage Programs. This role is crucial for leading procurement strategy within the Aerospace & Defense division, optimizing supplier sourcing, managing risk, and driving innovation to support business objectives. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to ensure supply chain resilience and deliver best value for complex components. Microchip values dedicated team players who challenge the status status quo and contribute to its consistent profitability and innovation.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person – US (location not specified)
• Pay: $91000–$232000 yearly
• Mission: Lead procurement strategy, optimizing supplier sourcing, managing risk, and driving innovation for the Aerospace & Defense division to ensure supply chain resilience and deliver best value.
• Tech Stack: ERP systems, MS Office (Excel), MS Projects, Microsoft Dynamix

What You’ll Actually Do
• Sourcing Strategy: Develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies for key categories like avionics, composites, and machined parts to support business objectives.
• Supplier Management: Identify, select, onboard, and manage relationships with strategic suppliers, including monitoring performance and conducting regular business reviews.
• Contract Negotiation: Lead complex contract negotiations, specifically for Master Agreements and Statements of Work, to secure favorable terms.
• Value & Risk Management: Drive cost reduction and value optimization initiatives while mitigating supply chain risks and ensuring regulatory compliance (ITAR, AS9100).
• Cross-functional Partnership: Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Legal, Finance, and Program Management teams, and support new product development and launch readiness.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field. This role requires proof of US citizenship, Permanent US residency, or classification as a protected individual under 8 USC 1324b (a) (3) due to export controls.
• Experience: 20+ years’ experience in global strategic sourcing, preferably within Aerospace & Defense, with proven expertise in supplier selection, risk management, contract negotiation, and financial analysis.
• Skills: Strong relationship management and cross-functional collaboration skills, demonstrated success in driving change and building stakeholder credibility, and advanced proficiency in ERP systems, MS Office (Excel), and MS Projects.
• Bonus: Professional certifications such as ISM C.P.M, CPSM®, or APICS CSCP/CPIM are preferred; familiarity with Microsoft Dynamix is considered an asset.