Mid Level Lead Sourcing Specialist Jobs
Mid level lead sourcing specialist jobs go to professionals ready to own full sourcing cycles, guide junior team members, and shape candidate pipelines with minimal oversight. Openings run across Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with 30% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like ASM, xAI, and Xometry hiring at this level now.
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Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification (formerly TelefonixPDT and Astronics Armstrong Aerospace) serves as the experienced, global market leader for in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for aircraft. As a systems certification provider, Astronics CSC has worked on over 100 projects for industry partners to upgrade commercial and business aircraft with new passenger power systems, IFEC navigation, communication and flight safety systems. Additionally, Astronics CSC offers proven IFEC hardware systems, flexible design platforms, high customer satisfaction, and long-term relationships with industry leaders to help make the connected aircraft a reality. The company now employs over 300 employees and is a six-time recipient of Chicago's Best and Brightest Employers to Work For award.
This position is designated as onsite. The selected candidate must be willing and able to report to the Waukegan, IL location during scheduled work hours
Summary
The Aircraft Interior Sourcing Specialist is responsible for sourcing, qualifying, and procuring parts, materials, and services to support interior aircraft modification programs (e.g., cabin reconfigurations, refurbishments, and upgrades). This role combines strategic sourcing responsibilities which includes developing supply strategies, negotiating contracts, and managing obsolescence along with tactical purchasing duties which includes issuing purchase orders, coordinating deliveries, and maintaining accurate records.
The position works closely with Engineering, Program Management, Production, Quality, and multiple Astronics business units to ensure interior modification projects are supported with cost-effective, compliant, and on-time material availability.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Evaluate sourcing procedures for interior modification materials and present improvement strategies to senior management for approval.
- Develop and execute supply base and supply chain strategies for interior components (e.g., monuments, panels, lighting, wiring, PSU components, trim, hardware, cabin electronics) with OEMs, distributors, and salvage providers.
- Prepare bid analyses and recommend suppliers based on technology, certification capability, lead time, cost, and quality.
- Conduct market research on cabin/interior component suppliers and emerging technologies; create cost estimates and forecasts for upcoming modification programs.
- Lead or support obsolescence management for interior components by reviewing availability, monitoring EOL notifications, and forecasting lifetime buy requirements.
- Assist Engineering during new design and change activities to ensure component availability, manufacturability, and compliance with aviation regulations (e.g., FAA/EASA, burn and flammability, interior material standards).
- Negotiate strategic agreements with key suppliers (NDAs, long-term agreements, pricing, terms and conditions, service levels, inventory strategies, and consignment/VMI where appropriate).
- Estimate risks (supply continuity, obsolescence, capacity, single-source exposure) and apply risk-minimizing techniques such as dual sourcing, safety stock strategies, or alternate parts.
- Issue and manage purchase orders to support manufacturing, engineering, and modification program material requirements.
- Manage assigned suppliers and commodities to ensure ongoing supply, appropriate/competitive pricing, and adherence to schedule.
- Take actions needed to assure on-time supplier delivery of required goods, proactively resolving issues such as late deliveries, shortages, and quality problems.
- Investigate, develop, and obtain quotations from suppliers to ensure best total cost/value (price, quality, lead time, logistics, and lifecycle) for assigned commodities.
- Maintain efficient records, including purchase orders, supplier correspondence, pricing files, and program-specific sourcing documentation.
- Prepare and maintain spreadsheets and reporting for inventory status, open orders, supplier performance, cost savings, and program milestones.
- Support new project/program procurement activities, including RFQs, bill of material (BOM) reviews, and material readiness for modification lines or kits.
- Evaluate market conditions (pricing, lead times, capacity constraints) and recommend alternate courses of action, including alternate suppliers or materials.
- Advise management and program teams of changes in material availability, prices, market trends, and sourcing risks.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree or minimum of five years procurement experience
- Minimum of five years experience with MRP or ERP systems
- Experience sourcing Airbus and Boeing interior cabin components
Preferred:
- Experience with Epicor, Intuitive, or Microsoft Dynamics ERP systems
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base salary: $75,000 - $85,000, influenced by several factors including experience, skill set, education, certifications, market conditions, and business needs. . In addition, you will be eligible for our Quarterly Incentive compensation bonus.
- This position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee's authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.
Astronics CSC provides a comprehensive benefits package available to full-time employees, with part-time employees potentially eligible for these benefits on a pro-rated basis.
- Stay Healthy – Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity.
- Save for the Future – 401K, Profit Sharing & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- The Astronics Corporation Profit Sharing/ 401(k) Plan is a "safe harbor" plan. Under the plan, Astronics has committed to contribute 3% of your eligible wages, with the ability to do an annual discretionary adder on top.
- Find Balance – Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Program
- Time for You – Generous Paid Time Off (PTOS), Volunteer Time Off Program (VTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave.
- Professional Growth - Tuition Reimbursement Program
Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For over 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, militaries, completion centers and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. The Company's strategy is to increase its value by developing technologies and capabilities that provide innovative solutions to its targeted markets.
For more information on Astronics and its solutions, visit www.Astronics.com.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification (formerly TelefonixPDT and Astronics Armstrong Aerospace) serves as the experienced, global market leader for in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for aircraft. As a systems certification provider, Astronics CSC has worked on over 100 projects for industry partners to upgrade commercial and business aircraft with new passenger power systems, IFEC navigation, communication and flight safety systems. Additionally, Astronics CSC offers proven IFEC hardware systems, flexible design platforms, high customer satisfaction, and long-term relationships with industry leaders to help make the connected aircraft a reality. The company now employs over 300 employees and is a six-time recipient of Chicago's Best and Brightest Employers to Work For award.
This position is designated as onsite. The selected candidate must be willing and able to report to the Waukegan, IL location during scheduled work hours
Summary
The Aircraft Interior Sourcing Specialist is responsible for sourcing, qualifying, and procuring parts, materials, and services to support interior aircraft modification programs (e.g., cabin reconfigurations, refurbishments, and upgrades). This role combines strategic sourcing responsibilities which includes developing supply strategies, negotiating contracts, and managing obsolescence along with tactical purchasing duties which includes issuing purchase orders, coordinating deliveries, and maintaining accurate records.
The position works closely with Engineering, Program Management, Production, Quality, and multiple Astronics business units to ensure interior modification projects are supported with cost-effective, compliant, and on-time material availability.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Evaluate sourcing procedures for interior modification materials and present improvement strategies to senior management for approval.
- Develop and execute supply base and supply chain strategies for interior components (e.g., monuments, panels, lighting, wiring, PSU components, trim, hardware, cabin electronics) with OEMs, distributors, and salvage providers.
- Prepare bid analyses and recommend suppliers based on technology, certification capability, lead time, cost, and quality.
- Conduct market research on cabin/interior component suppliers and emerging technologies; create cost estimates and forecasts for upcoming modification programs.
- Lead or support obsolescence management for interior components by reviewing availability, monitoring EOL notifications, and forecasting lifetime buy requirements.
- Assist Engineering during new design and change activities to ensure component availability, manufacturability, and compliance with aviation regulations (e.g., FAA/EASA, burn and flammability, interior material standards).
- Negotiate strategic agreements with key suppliers (NDAs, long-term agreements, pricing, terms and conditions, service levels, inventory strategies, and consignment/VMI where appropriate).
- Estimate risks (supply continuity, obsolescence, capacity, single-source exposure) and apply risk-minimizing techniques such as dual sourcing, safety stock strategies, or alternate parts.
- Issue and manage purchase orders to support manufacturing, engineering, and modification program material requirements.
- Manage assigned suppliers and commodities to ensure ongoing supply, appropriate/competitive pricing, and adherence to schedule.
- Take actions needed to assure on-time supplier delivery of required goods, proactively resolving issues such as late deliveries, shortages, and quality problems.
- Investigate, develop, and obtain quotations from suppliers to ensure best total cost/value (price, quality, lead time, logistics, and lifecycle) for assigned commodities.
- Maintain efficient records, including purchase orders, supplier correspondence, pricing files, and program-specific sourcing documentation.
- Prepare and maintain spreadsheets and reporting for inventory status, open orders, supplier performance, cost savings, and program milestones.
- Support new project/program procurement activities, including RFQs, bill of material (BOM) reviews, and material readiness for modification lines or kits.
- Evaluate market conditions (pricing, lead times, capacity constraints) and recommend alternate courses of action, including alternate suppliers or materials.
- Advise management and program teams of changes in material availability, prices, market trends, and sourcing risks.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree or minimum of five years procurement experience
- Minimum of five years experience with MRP or ERP systems
- Experience sourcing Airbus and Boeing interior cabin components
Preferred:
- Experience with Epicor, Intuitive, or Microsoft Dynamics ERP systems
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base salary: $75,000 - $85,000, influenced by several factors including experience, skill set, education, certifications, market conditions, and business needs. . In addition, you will be eligible for our Quarterly Incentive compensation bonus.
- This position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee's authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.
Astronics CSC provides a comprehensive benefits package available to full-time employees, with part-time employees potentially eligible for these benefits on a pro-rated basis.
- Stay Healthy – Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity.
- Save for the Future – 401K, Profit Sharing & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- The Astronics Corporation Profit Sharing/ 401(k) Plan is a "safe harbor" plan. Under the plan, Astronics has committed to contribute 3% of your eligible wages, with the ability to do an annual discretionary adder on top.
- Find Balance – Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Program
- Time for You – Generous Paid Time Off (PTOS), Volunteer Time Off Program (VTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave.
- Professional Growth - Tuition Reimbursement Program
Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For over 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, militaries, completion centers and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. The Company's strategy is to increase its value by developing technologies and capabilities that provide innovative solutions to its targeted markets.
For more information on Astronics and its solutions, visit www.Astronics.com.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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Mid Level Lead Sourcing Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level lead sourcing specialist job?
Position yourself by highlighting ownership, not just execution. Emphasize sourcing campaigns you led independently, metrics you improved, and decisions you made without being directed. Tailor your resume to show depth in a specific sourcing method or talent segment, such as passive candidate outreach or technical hiring pipelines. Hiring managers at this level want to see that you've moved from supporting others to driving outcomes yourself.
Which companies hire mid level lead sourcing specialists?
Companies hiring mid level lead sourcing specialists right now include ASM, xAI, and Xometry, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from organizations scaling their talent acquisition function and looking for sourcers who can operate independently across multiple requisitions or business units.
Are there remote mid level lead sourcing specialist jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are well represented at this level. About 30% of mid level lead sourcing specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how sourcing work translates naturally to distributed environments. Employers hiring remotely at this stage still expect strong self-direction and consistent output without on-site supervision.
How do I move up to a mid level lead sourcing specialist role?
Moving from entry level to mid level takes deliberate expansion of scope over time. Start by owning individual sourcing requisitions fully, then seek opportunities to build out sourcing strategies rather than just executing them. Develop measurable impact, such as reduced time-to-shortlist or improved pipeline conversion, and demonstrate that you can mentor newer team members. Depth in a sourcing specialty, like Boolean search, CRM management, or niche talent markets, accelerates the progression.
Which industries hire the most mid level lead sourcing specialists?
Mid Level lead sourcing specialist roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to have high-volume or competitive hiring needs that require dedicated sourcing professionals who can build pipelines proactively rather than relying solely on inbound applicants.