Strategic Direct Materials Sourcing Manager

Pursuit Aerospace; Plainville (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace is seeking a Commodity Manager - Direct to lead sourcing strategy for direct material categories across our U.S. sites. The role emphasizes supplier negotiations, contract development, and cross-site spend consolidation to maximize leverage and promote centralized direct categories.

This hybrid position may be based at any U.S. location, with standard hours following Eastern Standard Time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Admin, Finance, Economics or Supply Chain.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive sourcing and purchasing experience.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. full-time without sponsorship.
• Ability to 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.
• 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

Cost analysis

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

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 for direct material categories across our U.S. sites. The role emphasizes supplier negotiations, contract development, and cross-site spend consolidation to maximize leverage and promote centralized direct categories.

This hybrid position may be based at any U.S. location, with standard hours following Eastern Standard Time.