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 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomLeadWebsite

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 aligned with business objectives.

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Global Commodity ManagementAerospace ProcurementSupplier QualificationStrategic SourcingNegotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Commodity ManagementSupplier Performance ManagementCost Reduction StrategiesMarket AnalysisContract NegotiationData AnalysisRisk ManagementSupply Chain OptimizationCompliance ManagementProject Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam DevelopmentNegotiationCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

MRP/ERP SystemsCoupaPower BIMicrosoft ExcelPresentation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPSMCSCPCPIMCIPSSix SigmaLeanACE

Industry Keywords

AerospaceITARSBLOAS9100NadcapExport ControlsIncotermsTrade ComplianceREACHRoHS

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 who report directly to this position
Set common 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
Own global sourcing, supplier-selection, and negotiation strategies
Negotiate and implement long-term agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and 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 addressing 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
Support ITAR and SBLO programs
Travel 20-40% as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
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
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and lookup functions; proficiency in Word and PowerPoint
Ability to work on ITAR programs and support SBLO programs
Equivalent relevant industry experience will be considered as an alternative to the bachelor's degree
Preferred: Master's degree
Preferred: Professional certification such as CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, CIPS, Six Sigma, Lean, ACE, or equivalent
Preferred: Experience using Coupa
Preferred: Advanced Power BI experience
Preferred: Experience leading global aerospace commodity strategies, supplier consolidation, supply-base resilience, and strategic sourcing integration
Preferred: Knowledge of REACH, RoHS, conflict minerals, and related customer requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel of 20-40% may be required
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Reasonable accommodation available for applicants with disabilities