Director, Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management

StandardAero; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off starting day one

Bonus opportunities

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

StandardAero is seeking a Director to lead strategic sourcing and vendor management across our US sites. You’ll optimize quality, cost, delivery, risk, and turnaround time while partnering with procurement, quality, engineering, and program teams to build a resilient supplier network.

You will drive supplier risk management, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives, guiding teams through data-driven analysis and best practices to meet business objectives and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• Minimum 10 years in supplier/vendor management or procurement in aerospace or regulated manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years managing supplier performance or contracts.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies with measurable savings or improvements.
• Experience negotiating and managing complex supplier contracts.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and sourcing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier selection (RFQ/RFP), negotiations, and contract management to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Develop sourcing strategies using spend analytics and market intelligence.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance via scorecards and reviews.
• Identify cost reduction, process efficiency, and productivity opportunities across categories.
• Ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with standards.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Contract management

Cost reduction

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Director, Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management

Location: This position can be worked out of any US StandardAero site.

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

Job Description

As a Director, Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management, you will lead strategic sourcing and supplier management activities, optimizing quality, cost, delivery, risk, and turnaround time. You will partner with procurement, quality, engineering, program teams, and business leaders to build a reliable, compliant, and resilient supplier network.

What You’ll Do

• Lead supplier selection (RFQ/RFP), negotiations, and contract management to optimize total cost of ownership, mitigate risk, and support business objectives.
• Assess the current supply base and develop sourcing strategies and pipelines using spend analytics, market intelligence, and business requirements to strengthen supplier capacity and coverage.
• Build strong supplier relationships and manage performance through scorecards, Quarterly Business Reviews, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost, delivery, and turnaround time.
• Identify and execute cost reduction, process efficiency, sustainability, and other productivity opportunities across supplier spend categories and product lines.
• Partner with BU Leadership, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain teams to ensure operational and contract compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with StandardAero’s ethical and financial standards.
• Lead supplier risk management activities, including capacity assessments, risk identification, dual sourcing, business continuity planning, and forward-looking mitigation strategies.
• Support enterprise supply chain initiatives focused on supply chain optimization, digital transformation, operational excellence, and process improvement.
• Coach and mentor procurement professionals in supplier relationship management, contracting, negotiation, structured problem solving, and best practices.
• Partner with the Supply Chain Transformation Leader to drive continuous improvement, team capability, and implementation of key initiatives, including Lean methodologies and root cause analysis.
• Lead strategic supplier reviews and resolve complex performance issues using data-driven analysis and structured problem-solving methods, including 8D, to drive sustainable corrective actions.

Required Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is posted.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in supplier/vendor management, supply chain, or procurement within an aerospace or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing supplier performance, relationships, and/or contracts.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies that have resulted in measurable cost savings, turnaround time reduction, or other documented operational improvements.
• Experience negotiating and managing supplier, vendor, and/or subcontractor contracts.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) and sourcing/procurement tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting aerospace OEMs, Tier 1, or Tier 2 suppliers and familiarity with FAA, EASA, ITAR, and export control requirements.
• APICS CSCP, CPSM, Six Sigma Green Belt, or similar certification.
• Experience managing international or long-lead-time suppliers and supplier risk management.
• Experience with supplier scorecards, spend analytics, market intelligence, and Quarterly Business Reviews.
• Experience with Lean, 8D, root cause analysis, or other structured process improvement methodologies.
• Experience coaching or mentoring procurement or supply chain professionals.

Benefits That Make Life Better

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

Must meet US Persons requirements per ITAR.

StandardAero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, and basis of disability status or any other federal, state or local protected class.

About Us

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.