Commodity Specialist

Firstmark Aerospace Corp; North Carolina; Remote; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

401K with company match

Annual bonus program

Flexible working arrangements

Paid volunteering opportunities

Mental health champions across sites

Job summary

Ontic is seeking a Global Commodity Specialist to join our team. You will lead strategic sourcing projects and manage RFx processes across multiple commodity families, partnering with engineering and operations to drive cost competitiveness and supply continuity.

You will develop global commodity strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, and monitor performance across quality, delivery, and cost. Remote work is supported for eligible U.S. states, with travel about 30%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 3–7 years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain in manufacturing.
• Experience with RFx processes (RFIs, RFQs, RFPs) preferred.
• Aerospace/Defense experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute strategic sourcing projects under the Global Commodity Senior Manager.
• Manage end-to-end RFx processes from supplier identification to award recommendations.
• Support global sourcing initiatives including supplier consolidation and license support.
• Develop and refine global commodity strategies and supplier agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and service.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

RFx management

Supplier negotiation

Cost analysis

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Excel

Power BI

Global supply markets

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

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\u2019s 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\u2019s global business. For remote consideration, 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\u2019s what you\u2019ll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor\u2019s 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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Ontic is a leading manufacturer to the world\u2019s civil and military aircraft. By becoming the OEM to critical parts others originally developed, we provide continuity, availability and longevity to our customers\u2019 fleets, supporting them for a lifetime of flight. Through our in-house manufacturing and engineering, MRO, spares, and AOG support, we ensure certified, safety-critical components remain available, compliant, and reliable across the full operational life of the aircraft we support. We use our expertise and experience to reduce supply chain risk, improve production outputs and deliver for our customers, so they can keep their aircraft flying now and in the future.