Commodity Manager - Direct

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality. The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products. The Commodity Manager - Direct, manages sourcing strategy and execution for direct material categories, including enterprise-wide RFPs, supplier negotiations, and contract development. The position drives cross-site spend consolidation to maximize supplier leverage and establish long-term agreements for centralized direct categories. In addition, the role leads supplier relationship management, partners with site teams on multi-site or critical supplier escalations, and oversees supplier performance tracking to support cost, quality, and continuity objectives. 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 Monitor supply market changes impacting material availability, cost, and risk Support Pursuit wide escalations involving quality, delivery, or production continuity Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field. At least 7 years of progressive sourcing and purchasing experience. S. on a full-time bases without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis. Experience in Aerospace direct materials sourcing or category management and Gov't contracting req. Strong technical and cost analysis for material and manufacturing based spend Ability to work with engineering, quality, and operations in supplier evaluations Strong negotiation and commercial skills Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses and safety shoes) is required on the shop floor Occasional weekend and evening work may be required to accommodate priorities, deadlines, and schedules. Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.