Commodity Manager
Core
Lead strategic planning and execution for identifying, selecting, and managing vendor relationships to meet business objectives in supplier quality, delivery, and cost within the aerospace and defense industry.
Role type
Senior Commodity Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Reliable supply base for aerospace components and cost-effective procurement strategies
Domain
Aerospace and Defense / Supply Chain Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, vendor relationship management, cost reduction, negotiation, supplier qualification, inventory strategy, make/buy analysis, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
MS Project management tools, budget development, new product development support
Technologies
MS Project
Responsibilities
Evaluate and recommend vendors; maintain a pipeline of cost reduction projects; develop and maintain commodity inventory strategy; lead supplier rate readiness activities; source components following company policies; participate in cross-functional teams for new product development; identify projects to reduce material costs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC