Associate Sourcing Specialist

Job overview

The Associate Sourcing Specialist role is onsite in Dallas, TX, with compensation of $69,000–$100,000 per year. Shield AI develops intelligent systems intended to protect service members and civilians. This role builds supplier partnerships and supports supply chain initiatives so engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams have the materials needed for product development and production. It sources mechanical components, manages supplier performance and purchasing, and coordinates with cross-functional teams to support quality and delivery.

What you'll do

• Source mechanical commodities
• solicit and evaluate supplier quotations
• negotiate routine commercial terms and execute purchase orders
• manage supplier relationships and delivery performance
• review drawings, specifications, bills of material, and engineering changes with Engineering
• support new product introduction, prototype builds, supplier qualification, and First Article Inspection
• coordinate with Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supplier Quality
• maintain supplier and purchasing records in the ERP system
• identify cost, lead-time, and process improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate sourcing specialist

dallas tx

shield ai

mechanical sourcing

supplier management

purchase orders

aerospace and defense

manufacturing

erp systems

supplier quotations

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes bonus, benefits, and equity for full-time regular employees
• temporary employees have a temporary benefits package applicable after 60 days. It states military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

Why this role

Supports aerospace and defense programs at a company developing intelligent systems and aircraft.

About the employer

Shield AI is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.