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About this Strategic Sourcing Manager (R6603) role at Shieldai

Shieldai · Onsite · Dallas, Texas
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Job Description:

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading sourcing strategy, supplier relationships and contract execution for munitions and defense-related commodities. This role drives cost, performance, and supply continuity in a highly regulated and capacity-constrained environment, while ensuring full compliance with U.S. government regulations.

What you'll do:

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for critical munitions components and assemblies, balancing cost, risk, and delivery requirements.
  • Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, including sole-source and limited-source vendors, to ensure continuity of supply.
  • Partner cross-functionally with engineering, program management, legal, and finance to align negotiation strategies with program and business objectives.
  • Drive cost savings and value creation through should-cost analysis, benchmarking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, DFARS, and other applicable U.S. government regulations and export controls.
  • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical, capacity, and regulatory risks specific to munitions.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing procurement/supply chain team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and execution excellence.
  • Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier performance, cost, quality, and delivery.
  • Required qualifications:

  • Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred) with 5-10+ years of progressive experience in procurement/supply chain, including significant exposure to defense or munitions programs or Aerospace Programs.
  • Defense & Munitions Expertise: 3+ years of experience with munitions or defense-related commodities in strategic sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Demonstrated expertise in ITAR, EAR, DFARS, and U.S. government contracting requirements, including experience working with export-controlled materials and compliance frameworks.
  • Analytical Acumen: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple suppliers and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Security Clearance (if applicable): Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance, depending on program requirements.

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    Full-time regular employee offer package:
    Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
     
    Temporary employee offer package:
    Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
     
    Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
     
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    Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 
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