Metrea

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Tampa, FL · Full-time

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Full-Stack DevelopmentCybersecurityNegotiationAccountingSupply ChainProcurementERPResearchLeadershipCommunicationAdaptabilityMicrosoft Office

About the role

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is a senior individual contributor responsible for developing and executing enterprise-level sourcing strategies, structuring complex supplier agreements, and driving long-term value through disciplined contract frameworks.
This role serves as the primary architect of supplier engagement models-leading the creation and negotiation of Statements of Work (SOWs), Long-Term Agreements (LTAs), and Master Service Agreements (MSAs) that de-fine performance, pricing, and operational expectations across critical supply chain categories.
Operating at the intersection of commercial strategy, technical requirements, and supplier capability, this role partners closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and executive leadership to align sourcing strategies with business objectives, enhance supplier capabilities, and streamline the supply base.

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for critical aerospace systems, repair services, and technical categories aligned to enterprise objectives and fleet sustainment needs
Lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives that balance cost, performance, risk, and long-term sustainability
Identify and develop strategic supplier partnerships to expand capabilities and reduce single-source dependencies
Lead the development and negotiation of complex Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and Long-Term Agreements (LTAs)
Drive negotiations to optimize total value, including cost, turnaround time (TAT), quality, and supplier responsiveness

Up to 30% Travel as required.
It enables groups to self-organize around hard problems, shift fluidly as priorities evolve, and operate with the trust, curiosity, and discipline required in a complex mission space.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require.

Strong understanding of aerospace supply chains, repair environments, and regulatory requirements (FAA/EASA)
Experience managing supplier performance through KPIs, SLAs, and formal business review processes
Define supplier segmentation strategies (strategic, preferred, transactional) and align engagement models accordingly
MBA or advanced degree preferred

Seasoned commercial awareness
Experience interacting with and counselling senior business leaders
Demonstrated ERP/MRP Proficiency through managing vendor records and running re-ports to evaluate and demand drivers and spend
Microsoft Office Suite
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Comprehensive medical plan options
HSA/FSA accounts
Dental and vision coverage
6% employer 401(k) match
Fully paid parental leave for all new parents
Generous PTO
Life and disability insurance

Long-term and Short-term disability coverage
Subsided gym membership / plans through Wellhub
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Company Overview
Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas.
These include airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special air missions, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation.
Just like technical firmware connects software and hardware, our Firmware is the constant interface between our mission and our people.

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