Strategic Sourcing Manager

Our client has a brand new job opening for a Commodity Manager. This will be a full-time direct hire job opportunity. Summary: Aerospace experience preferred but automotive experience will work. AS9100 preferred. CPSM, APICS, or ISM/CPSM certifications preferred. Will manage 2 employees. Open to a current Lead or Supervisor who is ready to move into a management role. Additional titles: Senior Buyer, Purchasing Manager, Buyer. There will be 30% travel including international travel. The Commodity Manager will lead tactical procurement and supplier management for assigned commodity groups. This role is responsible for developing and executing category strategies, managing supplier performance, and driving cost reduction and risk-mitigation initiatives. The Commodity Manager will partner with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Program Management, Operations, and Finance to ensure reliable, compliant, and cost-effective supply of materials, components, and services critical to program success. This role includes leadership of a team of buyers, analysts, or sourcing specialists. Responsibilities include: Identify, select, and qualify suppliers that meet technical, quality, and delivery expectations. Establish and monitor supplier performance metrics, service level agreements, and corrective action plans. Conduct regular supplier business reviews and on-site audits. Drive continuous improvement initiatives with strategic suppliers. Support supplier development initiatives, including qualification of new suppliers and improvement plans for strategic partners. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Program Management to align sourcing strategies with technical and schedule requirements. Support new product introductions (NPIs) and transitions to optimized supply chains. Participate in design-to-cost, value engineering, and manufacturability discussions. Lead cost-reduction initiatives through negotiations, value engineering, supplier consolidation, and process optimization. Identify and mitigate supply-chain risks including capacity constraints, long lead times, geopolitical impacts, and obsolescence. Build and maintain multi-year cost and risk-management roadmaps for assigned commodities. Compliance & Regulatory Requirements Ensure all sourcing and procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulatory requirements. Maintain understanding of relevant aerospace and defense standards and regulations. Ensure full adherence to ethical sourcing, export controls, and quality requirements. Requirements Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. 5 years of purchasing experience, with at least 2 years in manufacturing or supply chain. Aerospace experience is a plus. 2 years of experience leading and developing a team. Proven track record of effective commodity and supplier management. Experience leading commodity strategies across multiple sites. Knowledge of aerospace regulations and quality standards is highly desirable. Experience with AS9100, NADCAP, and defense compliance requirements. APICS or ISM certification a plus, or ability to obtain certification is desired. Must be able to be onsite. Must be able to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time. #J-18808-Ljbffr