astspacemobile · Barcelona, Spain
AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Strategic Sourcing Project Manager. The Strategic Sourcing Project Manager is responsible for driving global sourcing strategies, identifying and qualifying strategic suppliers across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, while ensuring excellence in cost, lead time, quality, and innovation within aerospace structures materials (metallic, CFRP, plastics). The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong business acumen, capable of managing cost comparisons, developing business cases, planning procurement activities, and analyzing data-driven decisions. This role requires exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management skills, fluency in English and Spanish, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in similar roles within the aerospace sector. Key Responsibilities: • Identify, qualify, and develop new strategic suppliers globally, with a focus on aerospace components made from advanced materials and metals • Lead supplier expansion and qualification efforts across Europe, Asia, and the Americas • Define and execute strategic sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives • Build and present detailed business cases to support sourcing decisions, vendor changes, and cost-saving initiatives • Conduct cost benchmarking and comparisons, ensuring optimal pricing and TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) • Develop procurement activity plans and sourcing calendars in alignment with project timelines • Manage large datasets, supplier databases, and sourcing dashboards to support data-driven decision-making • Lead end-to-end sourcing processes, including RFI, RFQ, RFP, bid evaluation, and contrac…
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