New Product Sourcing Specialist - Tampa, FL

Seal Dynamics (A HEICO Company) founded in 1976, with its corporate headquarters based in Hauppauge, NY is a world leader in technical sales and the distribution of aerospace components.

Our unique marketing and technical sales approach is the most effective way to assist our customers in selecting products that reduce cost of ownership. Our current product portfolio includes structural, mechanical and electro-mechanical products associated with both airframe and engine applications across all ATA Chapters. Through our strategic partnerships with some of the most respected OEMs in the aviation industry, Seal Dynamics stocks and distributes more than 100,000 products globally in support of our customer requirements.

In addition to our distribution network, Seal Dynamics is a market leader in the design and development of FAA approved alternative parts. Our OEM licensed PMAs and Test and Computation PMAs offer our customers viable solutions in the reduction of operational costs.

We are currently recruiting a New Product Sourcing Specialist for its New Product Development Group (NPDG), located in Tampa, FL. This position will be part of the New Product Introduction (NPI) and Sourcing team. This team member will be the key focal for identifying and optimizing our supply base for the development of new products, reporting to the Director of NPI and Sourcing.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in aerospace manufacturing who brings a balanced mix of technical knowledge, commercial awareness, and data analytics skills to drive business process improvements. It offers a unique opportunity to learn a dynamic industry and grow within a successful, forward-thinking company. A genuine enthusiasm for engaging with both customers and suppliers is essential.

Core Responsibilities

• Supplier Identification & Qualification: Source and qualify suppliers for new components, materials, and assemblies that align with engineering, quality and customer requirements.
• Early Supplier Engagement: Partner with engineering and NPI teams early in product development to ensure supplier input on manufacturability, lead time, and cost targets.
• Commercial Management:
  
  
  
  • Coordinate Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) execution for new suppliers.
  • Manage RFQs/RFPs for new parts and assemblies-analyzing cost structures, evaluating technical capability, and negotiating terms.
  
  
  
  
• Risk & Cost Management: Evaluate sourcing risks, implement mitigation plans, and identify opportunities for cost optimization and long-term agreements.
• Research aircraft technical publications (IPC's, AMM's, CMM's, etc.) for required technical documentation
• Program Support: Coordinate sourcing activities with NPI, engineering and project team to meet program milestones and customer deliverables.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, operations, and quality to ensure supplier performance meets design and compliance standards.
• Supplier Development: Drive supplier readiness for new product introduction, ensuring capacity, quality systems (AS9100), and process controls are in place.
• Data & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of sourcing decisions, supplier performance, and cost tracking within ERP and procurement systems.

Requirements

• Well-developed communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey information and ideas clearly and concisely.
• Must have strong follow-up skills and the ability to develop productive business relationships via the phone (primary) and e-mail (secondary).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (emphasis on MS Excel)
• Ability to make good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, experience, and judgment.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple items with effective results.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and strict attention to detail.
• Learns quickly when facing new challenges; open to change; strives for continuous improvement of self and processes.
• The position may require travel to suppliers to evaluate supplier capabilities.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Data Analytics or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in new product development, strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain within aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, metal forming, castings, composites or other aviation related commodity groups.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and FAA aerospace quality requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and manage supplier relationships effectively.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Aviation-related experience and familiarity with aircraft technical documentation is a plus.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and sourcing analytics tools.
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing principles, cost modeling, and value engineering.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.