Sourcing Specialist

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!

Located in Long Island, New York, Centroid, an Ontic Company, is a dynamic engineering and manufacturing firm delivering cutting-edge aftermarket electronic and electro-mechanical products for aerospace and defense. We specialize in sourcing and sustaining mission-critical parts at risk of obsolescence across land, air, and sea platforms — ensuring operational readiness for the U.S. Department of Defense.

With a hands-on approach to design, procurement, fabrication, and testing, we solve complex sourcing challenges and keep legacy systems mission-capable. Join a team that thrives on technical excellence, collaborative problem-solving, and real-world impact.

Our team is looking for a Sourcing Specialist to join them. You will report to the Purchasing Supervisor and will have an onsite work structure in Plainview, New York.

To be considered for the Sourcing Specialist opening, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or other technical discipline
• 2+ years’ experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing environment, or experience in a related field
• 1+ years’ experience of reading and interpreting technical drawings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Fundamental understanding of Inventory Management
• Understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools is preferable

As a Sourcing Specialist, you will:

• Analyze technical data packages for various commodities to determine qualified sources of supply to solicit.
• Lead the effort to operationalize a comprehensive process for sourcing, specification changes, manufacturing process changes, pricing, and contract negotiations.
• Develop and maintain new and existing supplier relationships in support of strategic objectives.
• Ensure accurate reporting of sourcing key performance measures (savings, preferred supplier adherence, small business / minority owned, etc.) for the site.
• Provide monthly status updates on completed, in process and scheduled activities with associated financials.
• Ensure engagement and management of sourcing changes with cross functional teams by understanding their business needs and how they can be fulfilled from the marketplace, as well as provide accountability for their alignment.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Operations key stakeholders to resolve material issues and ensure on-time delivery to our customers.
• Ensure bids/proposals are properly vetted/reviewed with technical data packages.
• Review and process solicitations, technical data packages, parts list, Engineering comments and flow downs.
• Lead vendor negotiations and costing BOM to support bid and proposals.
• Drive the decision-making process & action planning for each activity, while driving efficiencies and cost reduction / savings opportunities.
• Lead Inventory Management efforts to ensure inventory is accurate.
• Review future material requirements and ensure purchase orders are placed in a timely manner.

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave
• Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution
• Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Access to mental health champions across our sites
• Commitment to development
• Employee referral program

Salary Range:

• $80,000 - $90,000/year, based on experience

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EOE/Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran

Compensation Pay Range

$80,000 - $90,000/year, based on experience

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran
Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person ” as defined by 22. C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.