Strategic Direct Materials Commodity Manager

Pursuit Aerospace; Manchester (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace is seeking a Commodity Manager - Direct to lead sourcing strategy and execution for direct materials, driving cross-site spend consolidation and long-term supplier contracts. You will manage supplier relationships, coordinate with site teams for multi-site escalations, and monitor market changes to support cost, quality and continuity objectives in a hybrid, U.S.-based role.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years in sourcing, ITAR/EAR compliance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• At least 7 years of progressive sourcing and purchasing experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support category strategy development and lead sourcing events for direct materials.
• Manage supplier communications including performance reviews, pricing negotiations, and coordination with site teams on multi-site or critical escalations.
• 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

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship mgmt

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost analysis

Education

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

Job description

Pursuit Aerospace is seeking a Commodity Manager - Direct to lead sourcing strategy and execution for direct materials, driving cross-site spend consolidation and long-term supplier contracts. You will manage supplier relationships, coordinate with site teams for multi-site escalations, and monitor market changes to support cost, quality and continuity objectives in a hybrid, U.S.-based role.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years in sourcing, ITAR/EAR compliance, and