The Supply Chain orchestration from customer to supplier requires a strong operational partner to manage, measure and maintain business relations with external supply chain partners. The Strategic Buyer - Networks is responsible for complex procurement of custom products and services and related supply chain aspects such as purchase orders, inbound volumes, spend, procurement volumes, forecast and capacity commits and supplier performance and compliance, with a focus on non-standard, non-repeat buying, including stranger / alien programs. Procure parts and services with complex or custom requirements, with a focus on non-standard, non-repeat buying, including stranger / alien programs. Drive the part deactivation and reactivation processes to include obsolescence as required to meet customer demands. Collaborate in Aftermarket quoting process with commercial teams Accountable for managing the producibility decision process for the plant (dormant parts / “none” process / supplier unknown). Manage in-site transitions (supplier movement / gate processes / ramp up / ramp down) based on risk matrix. Manage all technical procurement activities associated with ITAR & Other undisclosed programs. Receive, validate and communicate Engineering Specs for parts with support of Engineering -ITAR & Other undisclosed programs. Engage suppliers in tender preparation and align on responsibilities for delivery. Manage Material Forecast collaboration and receive capacity commits from suppliers. Minimum Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution Minimum two (2) years experience in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, operations and/or a combination within those functions. OR Associate degree from an accredited institution and 3 years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment OR High School Diploma/GED from an accredited institution and 5 years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment. This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158. Bachelor's in Business, Engineering and/or Supply Chain from an accredited institution Two (2) + years of procurement or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment Two (2) + years' experience with SAP MRP/ERP system preferred Two (2)+ years' experience working in a high mix, low volume manufacturing environment Position Criteria: Ability to work in a matrix environment, get results and drive change through others Effective oral and written communication skills as well as planning and organizational skills Ability to manage by influence through solid relationships and process focus Ability to effectively present results and recommendations to senior-level executive team Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)