Senior Defense Commodity Strategist

Castelion Corporation; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Castelion is rapidly advancing defense systems and seeks a senior Commodity Manager for ownership of supplier strategies across vehicle and missile programs. You will partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, finance, and operations to build a resilient supply base from development through production.

This senior IC role requires deep expertise in at least one defense-related commodity and the ability to influence decisions without direct people management.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, purchasing, commodity management, supply chain, manufacturing, or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in defense/aerospace/regulation-heavy purchasing commodities.
• Experience leading sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and commercial analysis as an IC.

Responsibilities

• Own commodity strategies and supplier landscapes for assigned programs and products.
• Lead supplier discovery, qualification, RFQs, bid analysis, negotiation and award recommendations.
• Drive cost reduction, value engineering, and total cost of ownership improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering and suppliers on manufacturability and alternate sources.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Commodity management

Market analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain / related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Sourcing systems

SQL

Job description

Castelion is rapidly advancing defense systems and seeks a senior Commodity Manager for ownership of supplier strategies across vehicle and missile programs. You will partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, finance, and operations to build a resilient supply base from development through production.

This senior IC role requires deep expertise in at least one defense-related commodity and the ability to influence decisions without direct people management.