Senior Manager, Titanium & Nickel Mill Commodity Manager

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

📋 Description

• Formulate, implement, and enhance global commodity strategies for titanium and nickel mill products.

• Manage strategic relationships with suppliers, including contract development, negotiations, long-term agreements, and performance oversight.

• Analyze global markets, mill capacities, geopolitical risks, and industry trends that impact pricing and availability.

• Initiate cost-reduction efforts through value engineering, competitive bidding, should-cost analysis, and optimization of the supply chain.

• Partner with engineering and materials teams on design choices, specifications, and the introduction of new products.

• Assist in capacity planning, demand forecasting, and long-term procurement strategies.

• Oversee risk mitigation strategies through dual sourcing, inventory management, and supplier development initiatives.

• Facilitate communication with internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment on commodity plans and key decisions through effective reporting.

• Ensure adherence to company policies, regulatory standards, export controls, and ethical sourcing practices.

• Aid in budgeting, cost modeling, financial analysis, and the presentation of category strategies to leadership.

• Report directly to the Associate Director of Commodity Management for Hard Alloys metals commodities.

• Travel may be required up to 25% of the time.

⛳️ Requirements

• A university degree along with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with at least 7 years of experience, or 14 years of relevant experience without a degree.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

• Experience with aerospace-grade titanium and nickel metallics, particularly in engine and rotor hardware specifications.

• Familiarity with titanium and nickel mill products, global mills, forging/conversion processes, and downstream manufacturing.

• Proficient negotiation skills.

• Expertise in contracts.

• Experience in managing supplier relationships.

• Ability to analyze complex technical and commercial data, including market indices and cost drivers.

• Demonstrated capability to lead cross-functional teams and manage strategic initiatives.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.

• Wellness program benefits.

• Retirement benefits.

• Work/life balance initiatives.

• Parental leave options, including paternal leave.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Recognition and achievement awards.

• Educational assistance programs.

• Backup care for children and adults.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance options.

• Vision insurance plans.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Short-term disability insurance.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• 401(k) matching contributions.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Employee assistance programs.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Paid time off.

• Observance of holidays.

• Possibility of annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.