Global Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager in Cincinnati, Ohio at Advanced Ground Systems Engineering LLC

AGSE Tooling is seeking a Global Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager to lead our worldwide sourcing and procurement strategy while managing key supplier relationships across North America, Europe, Asia, and other international markets.

This role is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, negotiating supplier agreements, managing procurement operations, mitigating supply chain risk, and leading a growing procurement team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of strategic thinking, supplier management expertise, and leadership experience within a manufacturing or aerospace environment.

You will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Logistics, Finance, and Executive Leadership to ensure AGSE maintains a reliable, cost-effective, and scalable global supply chain capable of supporting our continued growth.

• Lead and influence AGSE's global sourcing and supplier strategy

• Build and develop a high-performing procurement team

• Work directly with executive leadership on business-critical supply chain initiatives

• Manage international supplier relationships and global sourcing programs

• Opportunity to drive significant cost savings and operational improvements

• Exposure to aerospace tooling, ground support equipment, and highly engineered products

• Join a growing company where your decisions have a direct impact on business performance

• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and career growth opportunities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives

• Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers across multiple international regions

• Negotiate pricing, lead times, contracts, and long-term supply agreements

• Build strategic supplier partnerships while driving cost reduction initiatives

• Lead supplier performance reviews and corrective action programs

• Develop dual-source and contingency sourcing strategies to reduce supply chain risk

• Lead and develop the procurement team while establishing best practices and performance expectations

• Oversee purchasing activities and supplier management processes

• Support procurement forecasting, inventory optimization, and supplier capacity planning

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and quality requirements

• Utilize ERP and procurement analytics tools to improve efficiency and reporting

• Monitor market conditions, tariffs, geopolitical impacts, and supply chain risks

• Develop mitigation plans to minimize disruptions and maintain supply continuity

• Support new product introductions, supplier transitions, and business growth initiatives

• Partner with Logistics and Operations teams to improve supplier delivery performance

• Lead supplier audits, business reviews, and international site visits as needed

• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Logistics, Finance, and Sales teams to support customer requirements

• Support sourcing activities for machined components, fabricated assemblies, electromechanical products, and indirect spend categories

• Assist with technical supplier evaluations and manufacturing capability assessments

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the supply chain organization

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field

• Minimum 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management

• Minimum 4 years of experience leading purchasing, sourcing, or procurement teams

• Experience managing international supplier networks and global sourcing initiatives

• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier development skills

• Experience with ERP systems such as Epicor, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms

• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving capabilities

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of material (BOMs)

• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams

• Ability to travel internationally up to four weeks annually

• Aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, industrial equipment, or engineered products experience

• Experience sourcing machined, fabricated, welded, and electromechanical components

• Knowledge of international trade compliance, Incoterms, tariffs, and global logistics

• Experience with supplier audits and quality management systems

• Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field

• APICS, CPSM, CSCP, or similar supply chain certification

• Strong supplier relationships that support quality, delivery, and cost objectives

• Successful execution of sourcing strategies that reduce risk and improve supply continuity

• Measurable cost savings and procurement performance improvements

• High-performing procurement team with clear accountability and development plans

• Improved supplier performance metrics and delivery reliability

• Effective management of global supply chain risks and disruptions

• Strong collaboration across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Logistics teams

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $125,000 - $140,000

• Bonus: Up to 20% discretionary annual bonus

• Medical, dental, life, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and holidays

• Tuition reimbursement

• Referral program

• Career development opportunities

Compensation is based on experience, education, and qualifications.

Salary Range: $125,000 - $140,000 annually

This role is on-site in Cincinnati, Ohio 45215. Occasional domestic and international travel is required to support supplier audits, business reviews, sourcing initiatives, and strategic supplier development activities.