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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and commodity management within the aerospace sector, focusing on cost reduction, supplier performance, and compliance with industry standards. Proficient in negotiation, contract management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive process improvements and risk mitigation.
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Strategic SourcingCommodity ManagementContract NegotiationSupplier Performance MonitoringAerospace Compliance
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Hard Skills
Cost ReductionShould-Cost ModelingVA/VE InitiativesSpend AnalyticsCapacity PlanningRisk MitigationDesign-for-CostDesign-for-ManufacturabilityDemand ForecastingProcess Improvements
Soft Skills
Analytical AbilitiesCommunication SkillsCross-Functional Leadership
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsMRP SystemsSAP
Certifications & Qualifications
APICSCPSM
Industry Keywords
Aerospace HardwareFastenersAS9100FAAEASARegulatory ComplianceSupplier ManagementManufacturing EnvironmentExport ControlsAerospace Standards
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and execute global/regional commodity strategies for aerospace hardware and fasteners
- Lead should-cost modeling, VA/VE initiatives, and cost reduction roadmaps
- Drive standardization, part rationalization, and preferred hardware lists
- Select, qualify, and manage strategic suppliers
- Lead contract negotiations, long-term agreements, and pricing strategies
- Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions
- Collaborate with suppliers on capacity planning, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement
- Partner with Engineering on design-for-cost, design-for-manufacturability, and hardware selection
- Support Manufacturing and Operations with supply continuity, demand forecasting, and escalation management
- Ensure compliance with AS9100, FAA/EASA, and customer-specific requirements
- Align sourcing strategies with Program Management targets
- Ensure compliance with aerospace standards, export controls, and internal policies
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks
- Support audits and regulatory reviews
- Track and report cost savings, cost avoidance, and productivity improvements
- Maintain spend analytics and commodity dashboards
- Drive process improvements across sourcing and supplier management
Requirements
What you’ll need- University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience, or 9 years of relevant experience in absence of a degree
- Minimum 3 years of strategic sourcing or commodity management experience in aerospace or a highly regulated manufacturing environment
- Experience with negotiation and contract management
- U.S. citizenship is required
- Experience managing hardware and fastener commodities preferred
- Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional leadership abilities preferred
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems; SAP preferred
- Knowledge of aerospace drawings, specifications, and standards preferred
- APICS, CPSM, or similar professional certification preferred
- Master’s degree or MBA preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits
- Parental (including paternal) leave
- Flexible work schedules
- Achievement awards
- Educational assistance
- Child/adult backup care
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- Short-term disability and long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Paid time off and holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available