Strategic Commodity Manager – Aerospace Sourcing & Cost Leadership

LMI Aerospace, Inc.; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/AD&D

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sonaca North America is seeking a Commodity Manager to lead strategic sourcing, identify and manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reduction across aerospace components. You will collaborate with COE leaders and internal customers to optimize procurement and maintain a reliable supply base.

The role requires 5–7 years in supply chain or procurement, strong negotiation and communication skills, and experience presenting to upper management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, Business Administration, Engineering, related fields, or equivalent business experience.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in a supply chain or procurement function.
• Experience with machined parts, capital equipment, sheet metal and plates, factory supplies, services, etc.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills with suppliers and internal customers.
• Excellent communication skills; experience presenting to upper management for updates and negotiations.
• Demonstrated success working with cross-functional teams to meet targets; MS project management tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Close collaboration with internal customers including Centers of Excellence (COE) Leaders.
• Evaluates and recommends vendors.
• Manages ongoing relationships with suppliers.
• Provides input to strategic decisions affecting the area.
• Provides input into developing the budget.
• Resolve escalated issues arising from operations with other departments.
• Maintain a pipeline of cost reduction projects for assigned commodity.
• Develops, implements, and maintains a commodity inventory strategy supporting the supply chain.
• Evaluates market conditions to maintain inventory levels and control costs.
• Lead activities to establish and maintain a cost-effective, reliable supply base for components.
• Aim for 85%+ base in Long Term Agreements (LTA’s) penetration with suppliers.
• Source all components/material within commodity categories per policies and best practices.
• Due diligence of internal requirements, supplier deep dives, cost analysis, negotiation, qualification.
• Participate in or lead cross-functional teams for new product development and cost reduction.
• Identify and lead projects to reduce material costs in line with corporate goals.
• Make/buy analysis, alternative sourcing, productivity improvements with suppliers.
• Lead suppliers rate readiness to meet performance objectives.
• Continuously develop technical knowledge, skills and abilities.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Excellent communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Sonaca North America is seeking a Commodity Manager to lead strategic sourcing, identify and manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reduction across aerospace components. You will collaborate with COE leaders and internal customers to optimize procurement and maintain a reliable supply base.

The role requires 5–7 years in supply chain or procurement, strong negotiation and communication skills, and experience presenting to upper management.