Aerospace Direct Materials Sourcing Lead

Pursuit Aerospace; Edgeworth (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace, a global manufacturer of aircraft engine components, seeks a Commodity Manager - Direct to drive sourcing strategy and supplier negotiations across direct materials. This hybrid role supports cross-site spend consolidation, supplier relationship management, and escalation handling to ensure cost, quality, and continuity.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in sourcing, a relevant degree, and the ability to work in the U.S. with ITAR/EAR compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive sourcing and purchasing experience.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now or in the future; visa sponsorship not available.
• Ability to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

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

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Supplier negotiations

Supplier relationship management

Cost analysis

Cross-functional coordination

Contract development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field.

Tools

Gov't contracting knowledge

Job description

Pursuit Aerospace, a global manufacturer of aircraft engine components, seeks a Commodity Manager - Direct to drive sourcing strategy and supplier negotiations across direct materials. This hybrid role supports cross-site spend consolidation, supplier relationship management, and escalation handling to ensure cost, quality, and continuity.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in sourcing, a relevant degree, and the ability to work in the U.S. with ITAR/EAR compliance.