Principal Specialist, Commodity Management – Sourcing

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. Develop and execute global/regional commodity strategies for aerospace hardware and fasteners .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • United StatesLead💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and commodity management within the aerospace sector, focusing on cost reduction, supplier management, and compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to lead negotiations, manage contracts, and drive process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

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Strategic SourcingCommodity ManagementContract NegotiationAerospace ComplianceSupplier Management

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Hard Skills

Cost ReductionShould-Cost ModelingVA/VE InitiativesSpend AnalyticsCapacity PlanningRisk MitigationDesign-for-CostDesign-for-ManufacturabilityAerospace Standards KnowledgeNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipProblem-SolvingCommunicationContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsMRP SystemsSAP

Certifications & Qualifications

APICSCPSM

Industry Keywords

Aerospace HardwareFastenersAS9100FAAEASARegulatory ComplianceSupplier QualityManufacturing EnvironmentCost PerformancePreferred Hardware Lists

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

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 across active programs
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 on-time delivery, quality, and cost 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
Work with Quality to ensure compliance with AS9100, FAA/EASA, and customer-specific requirements
Align sourcing strategies with Program Management to support schedule, cost, and performance targets
Ensure sourcing decisions comply with aerospace standards, export controls, and internal policies
Identify and mitigate risks related to single-source suppliers, long lead times, and capacity constraints
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
Master’s degree or MBA preferred
Experience managing hardware and fastener commodities preferred
Experience with ERP/MRP systems, SAP preferred
Knowledge of aerospace drawings, specifications, and standards preferred
APICS, CPSM, or similar professional certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits
Parental leave, including paternal leave
Flexible work schedules
Achievement awards
Educational assistance
Child/adult backup care
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available