About the role

  • Strategic Supply Chain Category Leader at EBAD driving sourcing excellence in machining category. Responsible for developing strategies and managing supplier relationships in aerospace and defense.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive category strategy for machining
  • Define sourcing approaches including make vs. buy, supplier consolidation, and dual sourcing strategies
  • Build should-cost models and benchmark pricing across suppliers and regions
  • Align category strategy with engineering, manufacturing, and program requirements
  • Conduct market research to inform category strategies
  • Identify, qualify, and onboard machining suppliers

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
  • 7–12+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, with strong focus on machining or precision manufacturing
  • Deep understanding of machining processes, materials, and tolerances in aerospace applications
  • Proven experience negotiating complex supplier agreements and managing global supply bases
  • Strong analytical and financial acumen (cost modeling, TCO analysis)

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Supply Chain Category Manager – Machining

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

$150,000 - $190,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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