Commodity Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Commodity Manager (Aircraft Engine/Component)

Job Description

The Commodity Manager owns the sourcing strategy for some of the most constrained and highest-value components in the CFM56 ecosystem, including Life Limited Parts, cases, and frames. This senior and highly visible role requires deep market knowledge, strong relationships with dealers and suppliers, and the ability to act quickly in a dynamic market where availability and timing are critical.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Life Limited Parts, cases, and frames, maintaining clear visibility of where parts are, what they cost, and how to secure them ahead of competitors.
• Navigate the teardown market, dealer network, and broker community with confidence, consistently finding solutions when supply is tight and parts are constrained.
• Collaborate closely with Operations and Supply Chain teams, using advanced planning tools such as Palantir to anticipate demand, track availability, and keep production schedules on track.
• Proactively identify supply constraints before they disrupt operations and implement mitigation plans to protect production and program timelines.
• Build, maintain, and deepen relationships with OEMs, teardown operators, dealers, brokers, MRO partners, and other serviceable parts suppliers to ensure preferred access to critical components.
• Negotiate pricing and supply agreements that balance cost, availability, and quality, and manage supplier performance to meet commercial and operational objectives.
• Partner with Engineering, Asset Management, and Technical teams to align on part eligibility, disposition decisions, and new program requirements.
• Identify supply risks early, lead recovery and contingency plans when issues arise, and support global sourcing initiatives across commodities and regions.
• Serve as a key coordination point across global facilities and sourcing teams, ensuring commodity strategies are aligned and priorities are synchronized across regions.
• Maintain active communication with lessors and airlines to understand fleet plans, upcoming transitions, and removal schedules, and convert these insights into sourcing advantages.
• Own and manage technical and documentation standards for the assigned commodity portfolio, including part eligibility criteria and documentation requirements.
• Ensure part records, traceability documentation, and airworthiness certifications consistently meet internal quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality teams to stay current with evolving technical, regulatory, and documentation standards and update internal practices as needed.
• Create and manage purchase orders using ERP and procurement systems, ensuring purchasing processes comply with internal procedures and aviation regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement across purchasing, procurement, and supply chain activities to enhance reliability, cost-effectiveness, and responsiveness.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in aviation parts sourcing, MRO supply chain, or engine component procurement, with direct experience in Life Limited Parts, cases, and/or frames.
• Deep knowledge of the CFM56 serviceable parts market, including dealers, teardown operators, brokers, and pricing dynamics.
• Proven ability to source constrained, high-value components under significant time pressure while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial instincts, with a track record of securing favorable terms and reliable supply.
• Demonstrated experience in purchasing, procurement, and buyer activities within aviation or engine components.
• Hands-on experience with supply chain processes, including demand planning, purchase orders, and inventory management.
• Proficiency with ERP systems to manage procurement and purchasing activities.
• Knowledge of FAA compliance requirements related to aviation engine components, documentation, and traceability.
• Ability to build and sustain strong relationships with suppliers, dealers, and other market participants, and to be recognized as a trusted partner.
• Comfort operating in a fast-moving environment where decisions carry significant commercial and operational impact.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with advanced planning tools such as Palantir or similar supply chain planning platforms.
• Background in commodity management within aviation, with responsibility for high-value or constrained components.
• Familiarity with engine components and MRO operations, including teardown markets and serviceable parts processes.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret market trends, pricing movements, and supply-demand dynamics.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work across Engineering, Asset Management, Technical, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
• Ability to coordinate activities across multiple facilities and regions and align stakeholders around a common sourcing strategy.
• Comfort engaging directly with lessors and airlines to understand fleet plans and translate them into sourcing opportunities.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing organization that offers strong benefits, a supportive culture, and the opportunity to work on high-impact, strategic sourcing initiatives. You will collaborate with experienced professionals, leverage advanced tools, and play a key role in shaping supply chain performance in a dynamic aviation environment. The company values proactive problem-solving, ownership, and relationship-building, and provides a platform for long-term career growth.

Work Environment

Work can be performed from either a Miami, FL or New York City location, offering flexibility between two major aviation and business hubs. The role involves close collaboration with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Asset Management, Technical, and Quality teams, as well as frequent interaction with external partners such as OEMs, teardown operators, dealers, brokers, MROs, lessors, and airlines. You will use ERP systems and advanced planning tools like Palantir to manage sourcing activities and support production schedules. The environment is fast-paced, commercially focused, and highly collaborative, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance, documentation accuracy, and maintaining high standards of quality and airworthiness.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New York, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

Medical, dental, vision, 401k

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.