Vitesse Systems is looking for a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join the team in Longmont, Colorado! As a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will lead complex sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and cost-reduction strategies to support the company’s operational and financial goals.

About Vitesse Systems

Vitesse Systems is a leading provider of highly engineered antenna, thermal management and mission critical solutions used in radar, electronic warfare and C5ISR applications. No challenge is too difficult for the Vitesse Team. From complex specification driven requirements to precision manufactured components, Vitesse Systems has the experience and expertise needed to execute.

Our Core Values

Our core values of Integrity, Initiative, Impact, and Integration translate to an environment where every team member is valued and rewarded. The mission-critical solutions we design and manufacture at Vitesse make our country and our world safer.

Our Benefits

3 Weeks of Paid Time Off
10 Paid Company Observed Holidays
Birthday & Anniversary Incentives
401K Employer Match
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Company-paid Life Insurance
Company-paid Short & Long-term Disability
Continuing Education Reimbursement Program
Generous Referral Program

The Role

The primary responsibilities of the Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist is to lead sourcing initiatives and negotiations to support the company.

Key Responsibilities

Conducts strategic sourcing activities supporting the organization's objectives for value-driven vendor partnerships focused on risk management, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Participates in supplier negotiations and contract preparation
Coordinates with internal stakeholders to define material, quality, and service requirements and standards.
Determine and mitigate risks with Source Selection team as part of source selection decisions.
Supports vendor partnerships and monitors performance using established KPI's, goals, and scorecards.
Integrates new sources, methods, and vendors to ensure a reliable supply of materials.
Reviews market intelligence and analysis to anticipate price fluctuations.
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field
5+ years of experience in a similar role
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience in aerospace or defense subcontracting
Experience in negotiating vendor contracts >$1M
Experience with major satellite subsystem subcontracting a plus
Experience using Excel
Experience working in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Vitesse Systems, LLC performs work controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These statutes require the protection of technical data and products. The regulations require that such data not be disclosed in written, oral, or visual form to any foreign national without prior export authorization from the Department of State. A foreign national is defined by the U.S. Government under EAR 734.2(b)(2)(ii) and 8 USC 110 (a)(20) as one who:

Is not a United States citizen
Is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S.
Does not have politically protected status (embassy, refugee, or asylum)

Vitesse Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Veterans / Disabled Employer.

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