Head of Business Strategy

Our client has a brand new job opening for a Commodity Manager. This will be a full-time direct hire job opportunity.

Aerospace experience preferred but automotive experience will work.

There will be 30% travel including international travel.

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. 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.

Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Program Management to align sourcing strategies with technical and schedule requirements.

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.

Ensure full adherence to ethical sourcing, export controls, and quality requirements.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

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.

Must be able to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time.

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