Director, Global Commodity Management

Barnes Aerospace

. Lead the global commodity-management organization for direct materials, special processes, outsourced services, tooling, and strategic indirect categories .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced expertise in global commodity management, strategic sourcing, and supplier performance within the aerospace industry, with a strong focus on negotiation, cost reduction, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and develop effective sourcing strategies that align with business objectives.

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Global Commodity ManagementAerospace Supplier QualificationStrategic SourcingNegotiation SkillsCross-Functional Leadership

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Hard Skills

Commodity Strategy DevelopmentSupplier Performance ManagementCost Reduction AnalysisMarket Exposure ManagementContract Negotiation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCoachingAccountability

Tools & Technologies

MRP/ERPCoupaPower BIExcelPresentation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPSMCSCPCPIMCIPSSix Sigma

Industry Keywords

Aerospace ProcurementDirect MaterialsTrade ComplianceExport ControlsSupply Chain Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the global commodity-management organization for direct materials, special processes, outsourced services, tooling, and strategic indirect categories
Lead, coach, and develop Regional Commodity Managers while setting global strategies, governance, performance expectations, and capability standards
Develop and execute global commodity strategies aligned with customer demand, manufacturing capacity, supplier capability, cost, quality, delivery, and supply-continuity requirements
Own global sourcing, supplier-selection, and negotiation strategies; negotiate and implement long-term agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and required customer, quality, regulatory, and export-control flow-downs
Build and maintain should-cost, clean-sheet, PPV, inflation, surcharge, and market-index analyses
Deliver productivity, site-level cost-reduction, working-capital, and commercial-risk mitigation results
Lead strategic supplier relationships, executive business reviews, supplier scorecards, corrective actions, recovery plans, and performance escalations
Manage supplier capacity, lead times, long-lead material exposure, dual-source strategies, business-continuity plans, geopolitical risk, trade compliance, and supply-continuity risks
Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, Commercial, and Program Management on RFQs, RFPs, make-buy decisions, qualification activities, supplier transitions, and new-product-introduction sourcing
Govern global demand and supply reviews, including demand changes, supplier commitments, expedites, inventory exposure, and excess or obsolete material
Lead strategic contract reviews to protect Barnes from schedule, quality, warranty, liability, price-escalation, and risk-to-revenue exposure
Standardize global sourcing processes, supplier-data governance, and KPI reporting through MRP/ERP, Coupa, Power BI, and other digital tools
Represent Global Supply Chain in executive reviews, customer and supplier discussions, M&A sourcing integration, and cross-functional transformation initiatives
Travel 20–40% may be required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field, plus ten (10) or more years of progressive aerospace procurement, strategic sourcing, or commodity-management experience
Five (5) or more years of people leadership experience, including leading geographically dispersed teams, developing leaders, and driving accountability through common operating rhythms and metrics
Demonstrated global aerospace experience managing direct materials, special processes, outsourced services, and complex tiered supply chains
Demonstrated success developing and executing global commodity strategies, negotiating complex agreements, and delivering cost, cash, quality, delivery, and risk-reduction results
Advanced expertise in aerospace supplier qualification and performance management, including AS9100, Nadcap, customer flow-downs, corrective action, supplier risk, and quality-system requirements
Working knowledge of global trade compliance, customs, Incoterms, sanctions, restricted-party screening, export controls, duty/tax considerations, and responsible sourcing requirements
Experience managing raw-material market exposure and commercial terms, including indices, inflation, surcharges, price protection, productivity, rebates, and customer/supplier pass-through provisions
Proven ability to lead cross-functional sourcing decisions involving Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, Commercial, and program teams; strong executive-level negotiation and communication skills
Advanced analytical capability using MRP/ERP, Excel, and presentation tools to manage demand, supply, supplier commitments, and executive-ready business cases
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and lookup functions; proficiency in Word and PowerPoint
Ability to work on ITAR programs and support SBLO programs
U.S. Person status or appropriate export-control licensing may be required for access to controlled information or technology
Equivalent relevant industry experience will be considered in place of the stated bachelor's degree
Preferred: Master's degree; professional certification such as CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, CIPS, Six Sigma, Lean, ACE, or equivalent; Coupa experience; advanced Power BI experience; experience leading global aerospace commodity strategies, supplier consolidation, supply-base resilience, and strategic sourcing integration; knowledge of REACH, RoHS, conflict minerals, and related customer requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions for eligible medical plan participants
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
Life and disability insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Wellness programs
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Voluntary accident and critical illness coverage
Pet insurance
Work-life support resources