{"id":1823209,"url":"https://alion.io/job/rhinestahl-sourcing-specialist","title":"Sourcing Specialist","company":{"id":2269628,"name":"Rhine Stahl","domain":"rhinestahl.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/rhinestahl","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Paycom","truth_index":null},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"middle","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"inferred","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-04T08:02:14Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-04","last_verified_at":"2026-11-02T02:58:41Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":29,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":29},"description":"Sourcing Specialist, Supply Chain\nMason, Ohio\nReports to: Sr. Supply Chain Manager, Americas\nWho We Are?\nRH Aero Systems is setting the standard for aviation support equipment and services. Through our industry-leading businesses - Rhinestahl and HYDRO Systems - we deliver capability across custom-designed Ground Support Equipment, OEM-licensed engine and airframe tooling, 26 global service centers and innovative engineered solutions for OEMs, MROs and Operators worldwide. RH Aero Systems’ global headquarters are in Mason, Ohio, USA, and Biberach, Germany. For further details visit RHAero.com.\nWhy Join Us?\nJoin RH Aero Systems in a role where your sourcing and supplier coordination work directly supports the delivery of critical aviation support equipment and services to customers around the world.\nAs a Sourcing Specialist, you will be at the center of supplier execution-helping ensure purchase orders, RFQs, delivery dates, and supplier updates move with accuracy, urgency, and accountability.\nYou will partner closely with Strategic Sourcing, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to improve responsiveness, strengthen supply continuity, and provide the timely information teams need to serve customers confidently.\nThis is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys supplier follow-up, problem solving, operational discipline, and being part of a global aerospace business where reliable execution makes a meaningful impact.\nWhat You Will Do?\nFollow up on RFQs initiated by Strategic Sourcing and initiate additional regional RFQs when needed to support sourcing activity.\nPlace purchase orders and manage order confirmations to align supplier commitments with required delivery dates.\nManage source-controlled tools and items by issuing purchase orders to approved suppliers based on defined drawings, specifications, and requirements.\nTrack supplier lead times, delivery commitments, and order status to support timely fulfillment of source-controlled purchases.\nCoordinate with Engineering and OEM stakeholders to identify approved alternate suppliers when an existing approved supplier can no longer be used.\nMonitor supplier orders from placement through delivery, including tracking, expediting, escalation, and follow-through on open actions.\nOwn operational supplier performance by monitoring delivery adherence, identifying risks early, and escalating issues to Fulfillment, Supplier Management, or other internal partners as needed.\nCoordinate recovery actions when delivery delays, supplier constraints, or performance deviations impact business needs.\nMaintain accurate supplier order, production, and status information to enable reliable updates to internal teams and customers.\nPartner with Fulfillment Specialists, Quality, Logistics, and other internal teams to support issue resolution, date management, and forecast accuracy.\nNegotiate and maintain competitive pricing for individual products and catalogue price lists in coordination with sourcing and business stakeholders.\nManage commercial supplier claims, including late delivery penalties and cost-of-non-quality recovery, through appropriate documentation, invoicing, and follow-up.\nCoordinate supplier-related activities such as non-conformances, supplier change requests, timing adjustments, and supply chain support for new product introduction.\nTake on additional sourcing and supply chain responsibilities as business needs evolve, supporting flexibility across the team.\nQualifications\n What You Will Bring?\nBachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field\n3-5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment\nStrong understanding of RFQ processes, purchase order management, and supplier order follow-up, combined with a solid understanding of end-to-end order fulfillment processes\nProven experience in supplier performance management with a track record in ensuring on-time delivery and quality\nStrong accountability with ownership for outcomes and focus on delivering the best customer experience\nAbility to analyze delivery risks and initiate corrective actions as required\nStrong understanding of manufacturing processes, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical drawings\nExperience managing source-controlled purchases, including supplier-specific drawings, pre-identified supplier requirements, and coordination with Engineering/OEM stakeholders when alternate sourcing is required\nProficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Epicor) and Excel\nStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, combined with a structured, detail-oriented, and results-driven working style\nExcellent communication and cross-functional stakeholder management skills\nBenefits and Additional Information\nWe offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our team’s health, financial security, and overall well-being. The company offers competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, HSA and FSA plans, Mental health resources, and employee assistance programs. We offer Paid Parental Leave, Company Paid Long Term Disability, competitive 401k employer match, floating holiday, tuition reimbursement program, amongst other benefits.\nWe are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 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