Strategic Commodity Manager, Direct Materials – Aerospace (Hybrid)

Pursuit Aerospace; Thomasville (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace seeks a Commodity Manager - Direct to lead sourcing strategy and execution for direct material categories, including enterprise-wide RFPs and contract development.

The role drives cross-site spend consolidation to maximize supplier leverage and establish long-term agreements, while overseeing supplier performance to support cost, quality, and continuity objectives. Hybrid-capable within U.S. locations, with Eastern time hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive sourcing and purchasing experience.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future; visa sponsorship not offered.

Responsibilities

• Support category strategy development and lead sourcing events for direct materials.
• Manage supplier communications including performance reviews, pricing negotiations, and escalations with site teams.
• Maintain direct supplier lists and track adherence to preferred or directed suppliers.
• Monitor supply market changes impacting material availability, cost, and risk.
• Support Pursuit-wide escalations involving quality, delivery, or production continuity.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Cost analysis

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

ITAR/EAR compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Pursuit Aerospace seeks a Commodity Manager - Direct to lead sourcing strategy and execution for direct material categories, including enterprise-wide RFPs and contract development.

The role drives cross-site spend consolidation to maximize supplier leverage and establish long-term agreements, while overseeing supplier performance to support cost, quality, and continuity objectives. Hybrid-capable within U.S. locations, with Eastern time hours.