Senior Manager, Commodity Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut.

📋 Description

• Oversee the commodity management for distributed products within designated business units.

• Serve as the escalation point for supplier or internal issues.

• Lead the designated Supply Chain team.

• Conduct negotiations for supplier contracts and pricing.

• Guide contracts and sourcing projects through the established Passport standard work process.

• Initiate cost reduction initiatives through the analysis of spend data, market trends, program development, should-cost estimation, and volume aggregation.

• Discover savings opportunities and spearhead projects with support from cross-functional teams.

• Facilitate supplier discussions and negotiations focusing on cost savings, performance enhancements, and Long Term Agreements.

• Develop and present the annual Strategic Sourcing Review Board strategy to peers and senior management.

• Examine current contracts, pinpoint gaps, and collaborate with Contract Managers to enhance terms.

• Transition spot buys into long-term agreements.

• Maximize market share for dual-source products.

• Act as the focal point for KPI reviews within the Strategic Business Unit.

• Identify and achieve savings through negotiations, transitions, and value engineering initiatives.

• Ensure precise reporting of savings and price adjustments.

• Coordinate sourcing decisions for new programs alongside Supply Chain Directors, Design Engineers, Program Directors, and Product Introduction Management.

• Keep track of supplier market conditions and technology roadmaps, identifying supply/demand challenges.

• Assist in the development and execution of the strategic commodity plan.

• Forge strategic supplier partnerships and lead initiatives aimed at supply-base efficiency.

• Report directly to the Associate Director of Commodity Management for Distributed Products.

• Willingness to travel approximately 20%.

⛳️ Requirements

• A university degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with at least 7 years of experience.

• Over 7 years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Contracts Management, Business Development, or another business-related area.

• U.S. citizenship is required; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information related to this program/contract.

• Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time.

• Preferred knowledge of aerospace products, including processes, manufacturing techniques, and quality standards.

• Previous leadership experience or experience in a highly matrixed organization is preferred.

• Experience with Supply Chain systems, particularly SAP, is preferred.

• Analytical experience is preferred.

• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and databases is preferred.

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills are essential.

• Project management experience is preferred.

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Healthcare benefits.

• Wellness benefits.

• Retirement benefits.

• Work/life balance benefits.

• Parental (including paternal) leave.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Achievement awards.

• Educational assistance.

• Child/adult backup care.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Short-term disability.

• Long-term disability.

• 401(k) matching.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Employee assistance program.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Paid time off.

• Holidays.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on the position and collective-bargaining agreements.