Senior Sourcing Specialist (R6598)

Shield AI · Dallas, Texas

$92k - $167k

On-site

Full-time

Senior

Aircraft Operations Division

Posted November 10, 2026

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AI Summary

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist in Dallas to own sourcing and procurement of munitions commodities from defense suppliers. The role involves qualifying and managing suppliers, negotiating pricing and lead times, building strategic relationships (including sole-source vendors), and mitigating supply chain risks, all within a highly regulated (ITAR, EAR, DFARS) environment that supports Shield AI's autonomy software and aircraft programs.

Job Description

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description:

We're looking for a Senior Sourcing Specialist to help bring innovative products to life by leading supplier purchasing initiatives and building high-performing supplier partnerships. Working across cross-functional teams, you'll help ensure critical materials and components are available to support development, production, and long-term success in a highly regulated and capacity-constrained environment.

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