Commodity Manager - Indirect at Pursuit Aerospace

South Windsor, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sourcing Strategy, Supplier Management, Cost Savings, Contract Compliance, Service Quality, Logistics, MRO, IT, Facilities, Vendor Management, Performance Tracking, Cross-Site Collaboration, Market Analysis, Category Strategy, Bid Preparation, Supplier Selection

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

About Us: 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. About the Opportunity: The Commodity Manager – Indirect manages sourcing strategy and execution for indirect spend categories, including services, logistics, MRO, IT, and facilities. The position is accountable for driving cross-site spend consolidation to increase supplier leverage, establish long-term agreements, and deliver bottom-line cost savings. In addition, the role leads supplier relationship management for indirect categories, with a focus on service quality, delivery performance, and contract compliance. Location : This position can be hybrid with the office based in Manchester, CT or South Windsor, CT. Responsibilities: * Support category strategy development and lead sourcing events, including supplier selection, bid preparation, analysis, and recommendation to drive bottom line savings * Anticipate and drive activities based on supply market changes for categories in scope * Manage supplier interactions, build relationships, and follow up on performance and actions * Maintain category supplier lists and monitor compliance * Track sourcing progress, contract status, and supply market changes * Support Pursuit wide (or multi- site/critical) supplier escalations, performance tracking * Support the development and communication of Supply Chain key metrics, standard work and documentation of policies and procedures. Required Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field. * At least 7 years of progressive sourcing and purchasing experience. * Must be authorized to work in the U.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. * Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience in indirect procurement * Strong commercial evaluation skills across diverse supplier bases * Ability to partner with cross-site functional owners to define requirements * Experience managing fragmented supplier bases and multi-site coverage * Strong vendor management and SLA-driven performance oversight Working Conditions * Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. * Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk. * Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds. * 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. Acknowledgements: The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. Benefits: 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. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things. Equal Opportunity Employer: Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

Responsibilities

The Commodity Manager – Indirect manages sourcing strategy and execution for indirect spend categories, focusing on driving cost savings and supplier relationship management. Responsibilities include supporting category strategy development, managing supplier interactions, and tracking sourcing progress.