Head of Strategic Sourcing
Fortastra Corporation · Torrance, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $200,000.00 - $250,000.00
or apply directly on Fortastra Corporation's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Fortastra Corporation's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Fortastra Corporation's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Fortastra Corporation
- high 4 stale, 0 reposted of 7 open
- Hiring momentum
- 9 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Fortastra Corporation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Fortastra Corporation.
About this role
As the Head of Strategic Sourcing at Fortastra, you will lead the supply chain strategy for the company's spacecraft programs, focusing on supplier management, procurement execution, and ensuring hardware readiness. This hands-on leadership role requires collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams to enhance manufacturability and mitigate risks, while also building a high-performing supply chain organization to support rapid development timelines.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Fortastra Corporation as an employer.
What you need
- B.S. or higher in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field
- 8+ years of strategic experience in aerospace, defense, spacecraft, aviation, robotics, or other high-reliability hardware environments
- Demonstrated experience of strategic leadership, managing complex suppliers, procurement activities, and hardware delivery schedules
- Strong understanding of supply chain operations, production planning, and hardware lifecycle management
- Experience supporting rapid development programs and prototype-to-production transitions
- Ability to operate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams
Nice to have
- Familiarity with aerospace quality, traceability, DFARS, and ITAR environments
- Ability to obtain or hold an active TS/SCI clearance desired
What you get
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- Equity in the company
- 401(k) plan
- Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities
Worth weighing
- 5 days on-site in Torrance, CA required
- No salary listed in the posting, but a range is provided
- The role emphasizes a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment, which may not suit everyone
Summarised from Fortastra Corporation's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Fortastra Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
More roles at Fortastra Corporation
- Head of Flight Software EngineerTorrance, CA
- Flight Software EngineerTorrance, CA
- Head of Guidance, Navigation, and ControlTorrance, CA
- Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) EngineerTorrance, CA
- Perception EngineerTorrance, CA
- Autonomy EngineerTorrance, CA