Global Strategic Commodity Manager, Structural A&D

Jobot; Town of Coxsackie (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base + bonus

Employee stock purchase plan

401k matching

Relocation assistance

Exciting projects

Autonomy

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Strategic Commodity Manager to oversee global commodity management in the Aerospace/Defense sector. This role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost reduction across the supply base. You will drive procurement excellence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The position entails travel, ITAR compliance, and a track record of delivering supplier-led improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, SCM, or related field.
• 6+ years in aerospace/defense or automotive manufacturing.
• Experience with structural components including aluminum, titanium, and/or composites bonding.
• Proven track record in Purchasing, Vendor Negotiation, Vendor Management, Vendor Scoring.
• Experience in Procurement, Lean Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Cost Reduction.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel and ITAR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of commodity strategies to drive cost reduction, efficiency, and quality improvements.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and vendors, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with our business objectives.
• Conduct regular vendor negotiations to secure advantageous terms and maintain a clear understanding of the latest market trends and business opportunities.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste.
• Oversee the sourcing process, identifying and selecting high-quality suppliers in line with our procurement strategy.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the Aerospace and Defense sectors, leveraging this knowledge to improve our procurement and sourcing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between procurement strategies and business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in the procurement process, identifying and implementing opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Vendor management

Sourcing

Cost reduction

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Strategic Commodity Manager to oversee global commodity management in the Aerospace/Defense sector. This role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost reduction across the supply base. You will drive procurement excellence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The position entails travel, ITAR compliance, and a track record of delivering supplier-led improvements in a fast-paced environment.