Director of Global Commodity Management

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Global Commodity Management based in the United States.

• Lead the global commodity management function across direct materials, special processes, outsourced services, tooling, and strategic indirect purchasing categories.
• Manage, mentor, and develop Regional Commodity Managers, establishing consistent global sourcing strategies, governance standards, performance expectations, and leadership capabilities.
• Develop and implement global commodity strategies that balance customer demand, manufacturing capacity, supplier capabilities, cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity.
• Direct global sourcing activities, supplier selection, and complex commercial negotiations, including long-term agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and applicable customer, quality, regulatory, and export-control requirements.
• Drive measurable cost savings, productivity improvements, working-capital optimisation, and commercial risk reduction through should-cost models, clean-sheet analysis, purchase-price variance, inflation tracking, surcharges, and market-index analysis.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships through executive business reviews, performance scorecards, corrective actions, recovery plans, and structured escalation processes.
• Oversee supplier capacity, lead times, long-lead materials, dual-sourcing strategies, business-continuity planning, geopolitical exposure, trade compliance, and other supply chain risks.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, Commercial, and Program Management teams on requests for quotation and proposal, make-or-buy decisions, supplier qualifications, supplier transitions, and new-product introductions.
• Govern global demand and supply reviews, aligning forecasts, supplier commitments, expedited requirements, inventory exposure, and excess or obsolete materials.
• Review and negotiate strategic contracts to minimise schedule, quality, warranty, liability, price-escalation, and revenue-related risks.
• Standardise global sourcing processes, supplier data governance, and key performance indicator reporting through MRP/ERP systems, Coupa, Power BI, and other digital tools.
• Represent Global Supply Chain in executive reviews, customer and supplier discussions, acquisition-related sourcing integration, and cross-functional transformation initiatives.
• Support programs involving International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLO) responsibilities, as applicable.
• Travel approximately 20–40% as required to support global operations, suppliers, and business priorities.

• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline, with equivalent relevant industry experience also considered.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in aerospace procurement, strategic sourcing, or commodity management.
• A minimum of 5 years of people leadership experience, including managing geographically distributed teams, developing leaders, and establishing accountability through common performance metrics and operating routines.
• Demonstrated global aerospace sourcing experience covering direct materials, special processes, outsourced services, and complex, multi-tier supplier networks.
• A proven track record of developing global commodity strategies, negotiating complex commercial agreements, and delivering measurable improvements in cost, cash flow, quality, delivery, and risk mitigation.
• Advanced knowledge of aerospace supplier qualification and performance management, including AS9100, Nadcap, customer-specific requirements, corrective actions, supplier risk management, and quality systems.
• Working knowledge of global trade compliance, customs, Incoterms, sanctions, restricted-party screening, export controls, duties and taxes, and responsible sourcing requirements.
• Experience managing raw-material market exposure and commercial terms, including market indices, inflation, surcharges, price protections, productivity commitments, rebates, and customer or supplier pass-through provisions.
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills, with experience coordinating sourcing decisions across Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, Commercial, and program teams.
• Excellent executive-level negotiation, communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.
• Advanced analytical capabilities and experience using MRP/ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and presentation tools to manage demand, supply, supplier commitments, and business cases.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including PivotTables and lookup functions, as well as strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work with controlled information and meet applicable U.S. export-control requirements for relevant p