Aerospace Commodity Manager - Strategic Sourcing

Sonaca North America; St. Charles (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan with a%

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, life, and ADP

Job summary

Sonaca North America seeks a Commodity Manager to lead procurement and strategic sourcing for aerospace components. You will identify suppliers, negotiate terms, and manage relationships to meet cost, quality, and delivery goals.

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Sourcing, you will drive cost reduction projects, develop inventory strategies, and collaborate across functions to support new product development and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, business administration, engineering, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in a supply chain or procurement function.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills with suppliers and internal customers.
• Excellent communication skills; experience presenting to upper management.
• Cross-functional teamwork to achieve targets.
• MS Project experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal customers including COE Leaders and evaluate vendors.
• Lead sourcing efforts to identify, select, and manage supplier relationships.
• Inform strategic decisions affecting the sourcing function and budgeting.
• Develop and maintain cost-reduction projects and procurement strategies.
• Ensure LTAs and cost-effective supply base with quality aerospace components.
• Lead cross-functional teams on new product development and process improvements.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain / related field

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Sonaca North America seeks a Commodity Manager to lead procurement and strategic sourcing for aerospace components. You will identify suppliers, negotiate terms, and manage relationships to meet cost, quality, and delivery goals.

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Sourcing, you will drive cost reduction projects, develop inventory strategies, and collaborate across functions to support new product development and process improvements.