Commodity Manager - Direct
Pursuit Aerospace•Prescott, AZ
•$105,000 - $148,750•Hybrid
About The Position
The Commodity Manager – Direct, manages sourcing strategy and execution for direct material categories, including enterprise-wide RFPs, supplier negotiations, and contract development. The position drives cross-site spend consolidation to maximize supplier leverage and establish long-term agreements for centralized direct categories. In addition, the role leads supplier relationship management, partners with site teams on multi-site or critical supplier escalations, and oversees supplier performance tracking to support cost, quality, and continuity objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field.
- At least 7 years of progressive sourcing and purchasing experience.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time bases without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
- Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Aerospace direct materials sourcing or category management and Gov’t contracting req.
- Strong technical and cost analysis for material and manufacturing based spend
- Ability to work with engineering, quality, and operations in supplier evaluations
- Ability to manage cross functional stakeholders and supplier relationships
- Strong negotiation and commercial skills
Responsibilities
- Support category strategy development and lead sourcing events, for direct materials
- Manage supplier communications including performance reviews, pricing negotiations, and coordination with site teams on multi-site or critical escalations
- Maintain direct supplier lists and track adherence to preferred or directed suppliers
- Monitor supply market changes impacting material availability, cost, and risk
- Support Pursuit wide escalations involving quality, delivery, or production continuity
Benefits
- health and disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- EAP
- paid time off
- company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
