Director, Global Commodity Management- Remote

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with company

401(k) with company matching

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and employee-dis

Wellness programs and EAP

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director of Global Commodity Management for a remote US-based role in Aerospace & Defense. Lead direct materials and strategic indirect categories, shaping global strategy and supplier development to ensure supply continuity and competitive costs.

You will drive negotiations, should-cost analyses, and productivity initiatives across regions, partnering with cross-functional teams to align sourcing with demand and manufacturing needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in aerospace procurement, strategic sourcing, or commodity management.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing geographically dispersed teams.
• Proven track record in developing and executing global commodity strategies and negotiating complex agreements.
• Advanced expertise in aerospace supplier qualification and performance management, including AS9100 and Nadcap standards.
• Strong knowledge of global trade compliance and customs regulations.
• Advanced analytical skills with MRP/ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global commodity management organization for direct materials and strategic indirect categories.
• Coach and develop regional commodity managers, establishing global strategies and performance expectations.
• Develop and execute global commodity strategies aligned with customer demand and manufacturing capacity.
• Negotiate and implement long-term agreements and manage supplier relationships.
• Conduct should-cost analyses and deliver measurable productivity and cost-reduction results.
• Manage supplier capacity and lead times, ensuring supply continuity and risk mitigation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to lead sourcing decisions and new product introductions.

Skills

Global commodity strategy

Leadership experience

Negotiation of complex agreements

Supplier development

AS9100 Nadcap knowledge

Global trade compliance

MRP/ERP systems & Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Global Commodity Management- Remote to join the team of a leader in the Aerospace & Defense space.

This role will lead global commodity strategy across direct materials and strategic indirect categories, with a strong focus on supply assurance, cost performance, and supplier capability. The director will partner closely with regional leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to align sourcing decisions with customer demand and manufacturing requirements. This position will also drive negotiations, supplier development, and productivity initiatives that support operational continuity and long-term business results.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the global commodity management organization for direct materials and strategic indirect categories
• Coach and develop regional commodity managers, establishing global strategies and performance expectations
• Develop and execute global commodity strategies aligned with customer demand and manufacturing capacity
• Negotiate and implement long-term agreements and manage supplier relationships
• Conduct should-cost analyses and deliver measurable productivity and cost-reduction results
• Manage supplier capacity and lead times, ensuring supply continuity and risk mitigation
• Partner with cross-functional teams to lead sourcing decisions and new product introductions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of aerospace procurement, strategic sourcing, or commodity management experience
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing geographically dispersed teams
• Proven track record in developing and executing global commodity strategies and negotiating complex agreements
• Advanced expertise in aerospace supplier qualification and performance management, including AS9100 and Nadcap standards
• Strong knowledge of global trade compliance and customs regulations
• Advanced analytical skills with MRP/ERP systems and Microsoft Excel

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and employee discounts
• Wellness programs and employee assistance program (EAP)

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification- your background could be exactly what this team needs.