Commodity Specialist

Ontic; Heber (UT); À distance; USD 85 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive medical insurance

Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick

Company 401K plan with up to 4% match

Annual bonus program

Flexible working arrangements

Paid volunteering opportunities

Access to mental health champions

Commitment to development

Employee referral program

Résumé du poste

Ontic is seeking a Global Commodity Specialist to drive end‑to‑end strategic sourcing for core aerospace categories from a remote work structure, reporting to the Global Commodity Senior Manager.

You will support development and deployment of global commodity strategies, align activities with business objectives, and contribute to supplier performance, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity across Ontic’s global sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 3 to 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, commodity management, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing RFx processes, including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience in cost analysis, cost modeling, PPV, VA/VE, or should-cost analysis.
• Understanding of contract management principles, commercial terms, and supplier agreements.
• Knowledge of global supply markets, commodity dynamics, and supply chain risk.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and their impact on sourcing and supplier selection.
• Experience monitoring supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and service metrics.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or comparable platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with Power BI or similar data analysis and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of Aerospace & Defense regulatory requirements, including ITAR/EAR, preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across a global, matrixed organization.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 30%.

Responsabilités

• Lead and execute strategic sourcing projects under the direction of the Global Commodity Senior Manager.
• Manage end‑to‑end RFx processes, including supplier identification, market analysis, bid solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award recommendations.
• Support global sourcing initiatives including supplier consolidation, resourcing, new business opportunities, and license support.
• Ensure sourcing activities align with established global commodity strategies and enterprise business objectives.
• Identify and deliver cost‑reduction opportunities through PPV, VA/VE, should‑cost analysis, competitive sourcing, negotiation, and other strategic sourcing methodologies.
• Support the development, negotiation, implementation, and ongoing management of global supplier agreements.
• Manage contract lifecycle activities, including pricing updates, amendments, commercial requirements, and compliance tracking.
• Support alignment with commercial terms, legal requirements, and supply chain risk mitigation objectives.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of assigned global commodity markets, including supply and demand dynamics, cost drivers, supplier capacity, market constraints, and pricing trends.
• Provide market intelligence, commodity insights, and emerging risk information to the Global Commodity Senior Manager and key stakeholders.
• Support the development and continuous refinement of global commodity strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, service, and other applicable performance metrics.
• Support supplier business reviews and supplier performance improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Supplier Quality and site teams to address supplier performance issues and support sustainable corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and other cross‑functional stakeholders to execute sourcing initiatives.
• Serve as a key interface between Global Sourcing and site‑level stakeholders to support effective communication and execution.
• Support the deployment of global sourcing decisions across Ontic operating locations.
• Apply data and analytics to support supplier selection, sourcing decisions, cost competitiveness, risk identification, and commodity strategy development.

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field

Outils

SAP

Oracle

Description du poste

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!

Global Commodity Specialist

Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aviation leaders. With over 1,300 employees across four time zones and seven sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and continue to grow at pace.

Our team is looking for a Global Commodity Specialist to join them. You will report to the Global Commodity Senior Manager and will have a remote work structure supporting strategic sourcing initiatives across Ontic’s global business.

Candidates must currently reside in one of the following approved states: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, or Wyoming. Candidates located outside of these states will not be considered for a remote work structure at this time.

The Global Commodity Specialist supports the execution of enterprise-wide strategic sourcing initiatives across designated core commodity categories, which may include DC Motors, Windings, Electromechanical Assemblies, Hardware, and Standard Parts.

This is a project-driven and execution-focused role responsible for managing sourcing projects and providing analytical, commercial, and operational support to improve cost competitiveness, supplier performance, and supply continuity. You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and site Supply Chain teams to support the development and deployment of global commodity strategies aligned with business objectives and changing market conditions.

To be considered for the Global Commodity Specialist opening, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 3 to 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, commodity management, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment. Aerospace & Defense experience is preferred.
• Experience managing RFx processes, including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience in cost analysis, cost modeling, PPV, VA/VE, or should-cost analysis.
• Understanding of contract management principles, commercial terms, and supplier agreements.
• Knowledge of global supply markets, commodity dynamics, and supply chain risk.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and their impact on sourcing and supplier selection.
• Experience monitoring supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and service metrics.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or comparable platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with Power BI or similar data analysis and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of Aerospace & Defense regulatory requirements, including ITAR/EAR, preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across a global, matrixed organization.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 30%.

As a Global Commodity Specialist, you will:

• Lead and execute strategic sourcing projects under the direction of the Global Commodity Senior Manager.
• Manage end‑to‑end RFx processes, including supplier identification, market analysis, bid solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award recommendations.
• Support global sourcing initiatives including supplier consolidation, resourcing, new business opportunities, and license support.
• Ensure sourcing activities align with established global commodity strategies and enterprise business objectives.
• Identify and deliver cost‑reduction opportunities through PPV, VA/VE, should‑cost analysis, competitive sourcing, negotiation, and other strategic sourcing methodologies.
• Support the development, negotiation, implementation, and ongoing management of global supplier agreements.
• Manage contract lifecycle activities, including pricing updates, amendments, commercial requirements, and compliance tracking.
• Support alignment with commercial terms, legal requirements, and supply chain risk mitigation objectives.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of assigned global commodity markets, including supply and demand dynamics, cost drivers, supplier capacity, market constraints, and pricing trends.
• Provide market intelligence, commodity insights, and emerging risk information to the Global Commodity Senior Manager and key stakeholders.
• Support the development and continuous refinement of global commodity strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, service, and other applicable performance metrics.
• Support supplier business reviews and supplier performance improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Supplier Quality and site teams to address supplier performance issues and support sustainable corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and other cross‑functional stakeholders to execute sourcing initiatives.
• Serve as a key interface between Global Sourcing and site‑level stakeholders to support effective communication and execution.
• Support the deployment of global sourcing decisions across Ontic operating locations.
• Apply data and analytics to support supplier selection, sourcing decisions, cost competitiveness, risk identification, and commodity strategy development.

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave
• Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution
• Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Access to mental health champions across our sites
• Commitment to development
• Employee referral program

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