Energetics & Aerospace Commodity Lead

Ralliant; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralliant in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Commodity Manager to develop and execute strategic sourcing and supplier management for energetics, composites, and plastics in a highly regulated aerospace/defense environment.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, supplier negotiations, risk management, and continuity planning to ensure reliable material supply and competitive total cost of ownership. On-site five days per week with up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical judgment and cross-functional influence.
• Experience in supplier negotiations and supplier development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executives and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute category strategies for energetics, composites, and plastics.
• Develop, qualify, negotiate with, and manage suppliers of energetic materials and related components.
• Lead strategic negotiations, cost modeling, and total-cost analyses.
• Assess supplier capacity, lead times, obsolescence, and continuity plans.
• Drive supplier performance with measurable quality, delivery, and cost indicators.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Contracts on supplier selection and program execution.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with safety, export-control, and government requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional influence

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Ralliant in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Commodity Manager to develop and execute strategic sourcing and supplier management for energetics, composites, and plastics in a highly regulated aerospace/defense environment.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, supplier negotiations, risk management, and continuity planning to ensure reliable material supply and competitive total cost of ownership. On-site five days per week with up to 20% travel.