Director of Subcontracts & Commodities Strategy

RAVE Aerospace GmbH; Brea (CA); Hybrid; USD 169,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home workspace allowance

Discretionary bonus program

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holiday shutdown

9/80 alternate schedule

Job summary

RAVE Aerospace GmbH in California seeks a seasoned Subcontracts and Commodities Director to lead the organization, align cross‑functional teams, and optimize supplier contracts and strategy. You will own the end‑to‑end subcontract process and drive value across the supply base.

You will collaborate with engineering, legal, and senior management to shape make/buy decisions, manage budgets, and mentor the team while ensuring compliance and on‑time delivery for programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 10+ years of experience working in Programs, Subcontracts and Supplier Management
• 7+ years of experience working in a Management role
• 3+ years of experience establishing budgets
• Previous experience creating contracts
• Experienced negotiator
• Ability to adapt, plan and organize in a constantly changing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be proactive, meticulous, organized, and detail oriented
• Ability to efficiently resolve problems
• Ability to accomplish multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently, with minimal direction
• Assist and mentor team members

Responsibilities

• Creates, negotiates and maintains all contracts with existing and new suppliers.
• Works with Senior management to define contract strategy for new and existing suppliers.
• Works with Engineering and Senior management to define Cost Down Opportunities
• Works with New Product Introduction team to define make/buy strategy, supplier selection, SOW/RFQ creation and submission in support of all new developments.
• Support Product and Program in early-stage supplier selection to include RFP coordination with internal teams as well as potential new suppliers
• Works closely with Procurement Management and Team assisting with New Product hand-off and contractual challenges.
• Works closely with Legal representation to create and execute all supplier contracts and compliance documents
• Build strong partnerships with existing and new suppliers and applies company standards as applicable.
• Drive subcontract management to ensure Key suppliers are under contract with key T&C flow downs
• Own the Commodity management process to include commodity strategy to divest, sustain or grow suppliers.
• Assists the Commodity Manager with the development of assigned commodity strategy.
• Lead the management of supplier PPV process and drive BU PPV goals
• Prepares reports and presentations for senior and executive management, as needed.
• Promote and foster a customer centric culture that will address customer needs in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensure and enforce compliance with company and regulatory policies and standards.
• Lead the development of policies and procedures in relation to subcontract and commodity processes

Skills

Bachelor's Degree

10+ years experience in Programs Subco

7+ years in Management

3+ years budgeting

Contract creation

Negotiation

Adaptability

Strong communication

Proactive & meticulous

Problem solving

Independent work

Mentor team members

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in related field

Job description

RAVE Aerospace GmbH in California seeks a seasoned Subcontracts and Commodities Director to lead the organization, align cross‑functional teams, and optimize supplier contracts and strategy. You will own the end‑to‑end subcontract process and drive value across the supply base.

You will collaborate with engineering, legal, and senior management to shape make/buy decisions, manage budgets, and mentor the team while ensuring compliance and on‑time delivery for programs.