Direct Material Sourcing Manager

Hexcel; Amesbury (MA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel is seeking a Direct Material Sourcing Manager to lead category and supplier strategy at multiple U.S. sites, including Amesbury, MA. You will drive cost, quality, and delivery performance across global sourcing initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with budgeting and forecasting.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or business, 5+ years in purchasing, and the ability to obtain a DOD security clearance. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or business required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of purchasing and sourcing experience in manufacturing environment.
• Lean Six Sigma or Project Management certifications a plus; data analytics proficiency.
• US citizenship required; ability to obtain/maintain DOD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Category and Supplier Strategy across global sourcing initiatives; manage key supplier relationships.
• Negotiate at category and site levels; ensure compliance and optimal terms.
• Standardize sourcing processes, mitigate risk, and introduce competitive suppliers.
• Analyze performance via KPI tracking, spend analysis, and market intelligence.
• Collaborate with local/global teams to align sourcing plans with budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or business

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced lightweight composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices, and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within." Hexcel is currently seeking a Direct Material Sourcing Manager for our Casa Grande, AZ or Salt Lake City, UT, Stamford CT, or Amesbury, MA location.

Reporting to the Hexcel U.S. Sourcing Director, this high-impact role takes the lead in driving sourcing initiatives across designated U.S. sites—delivering on strategic objectives that fuel operational excellence.

You’ll be at the forefront of shaping and executing sourcing strategies for key commodities that span multiple locations and global supplier networks. This is a unique opportunity to influence enterprise-wide outcomes, optimize supplier performance, and champion innovation in sourcing practices that support Hexcel’s global footprint.

Salary & Benefits

Salary Range: $106,114 - $180,395

Responsibilities

• Lead Category and Supplier Strategy by driving quality, cost, and delivery performance across global sourcing initiatives and managing key supplier relationships.
• Execute complex negotiations at category and site levels, ensuring compliance with legal standards while securing optimal terms and value.
• Develop sourcing processes by standardizing procedures, deploying risk mitigation strategies, and introducing competitive suppliers to enhance cost, quality, and resilience.
• Analyze and report performance through KPI tracking, spend analysis, and market intelligence to inform strategic decisions and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with local and global purchasing teams, stakeholders, and leadership to align sourcing plans, support budgeting and forecasting modelling, and communicate progress on key initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or business required; advanced degree or MBA preferred. At least 5 years of purchasing and sourcing experience strongly preferred within manufacturing environment Professional certifications such as Lean Six Sigma and Project Management are a plus. Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) for total cost analysis, supplier evaluation and spend management; familiarity with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards. Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; able to operate in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities in a matrixed organization with creative problem-solving and intelligent risk-taking.
• US citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a DOD security clearance also required.
• This position is restricted to U.S. citizens due to U.S. government contract regulations that require the employment of only persons who are U.S. citizens.

Equal Opportunity

Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.