Remote Global Commodity Specialist - Aerospace

Ontic; Utah; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick

Company 401K with up to 4% matched

Annual bonus program

Flexible working arrangements

Paid volunteering opportunities

Mental health support

Development opportunities

Employee referral program

Job summary

Ontic is seeking a Global Commodity Specialist to drive strategic sourcing across core commodity areas, including DC Motors, Windings, and Electromechanical Assemblies. You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and site Supply Chain teams to deploy global commodity strategies in a dynamic, remote-friendly environment.

The role emphasizes end‑to‑end RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization through PPV/VA‑VE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 3–7 years in strategic sourcing, procurement, commodity management, or supply chain within manufacturing; Aerospace & Defense experience preferred.
• Experience managing RFx processes (RFIs, RFQs, RFPs).
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities with cost analysis, cost modeling, PPV, VA/VE, or should-cost analysis.
• Understanding of contract management principles, commercial terms, and supplier agreements.
• Knowledge of global supply markets, commodity dynamics, and supply chain risk.
• Ability to read technical drawings, specs, and manufacturing requirements.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and their impact on sourcing and supplier selection.
• Experience monitoring supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and service metrics.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency with Excel and Power BI (or similar data tools).
• Knowledge of Aerospace & Defense regulatory requirements (ITAR/EAR) preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication across a global, matrixed organization.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects and priorities; travel ~30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute strategic sourcing projects under the Global Commodity Senior Manager.
• Manage end‑to‑end RFx processes: supplier identification, market analysis, bid solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award recommendations.
• Support global sourcing initiatives including supplier consolidation, resourcing, new business opportunities, and license support.
• Ensure sourcing activities align with established global commodity strategies and enterprise objectives.
• Identify and deliver cost‑reduction opportunities through PPV, VA/VE, should‑cost analysis, and competitive sourcing.
• Support development, negotiation, and ongoing management of global supplier agreements.
• Manage contract lifecycle: pricing updates, amendments, commercial requirements, and compliance tracking.
• Align with commercial terms, legal requirements, and supply chain risk mitigation objectives.
• Develop understanding of assigned global commodity markets: supply/demand, cost drivers, capacity, constraints, pricing trends.
• Provide market intelligence, commodity insights, and risk information to stakeholders.
• Support refinement of global commodity strategies and supplier performance improvements.
• Monitor supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, service, and other metrics.
• Support supplier business reviews and performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and cross‑functional teams to execute sourcing initiatives.
• Serve as interface between Global Sourcing and site stakeholders for effective communication and execution.
• Support deployment of global sourcing decisions across Ontic locations.
• Apply data and analytics to supplier selection, cost competitiveness, risk, and strategy development.

Skills

RFx management

Supplier negotiation

Cost analysis

Contract management

ERP systems

Power BI

Excel

A&D regulatory knowledge

Communication

Global sourcing

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain / Engineering / Business

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Ontic is seeking a Global Commodity Specialist to drive strategic sourcing across core commodity areas, including DC Motors, Windings, and Electromechanical Assemblies. You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and site Supply Chain teams to deploy global commodity strategies in a dynamic, remote-friendly environment.

The role emphasizes end‑to‑end RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization through PPV/VA‑VE.