Commodity Manager

Commodity Manager, GSE will work from our Las Cruces NM location.- Responsible for supporting the strategic sourcing of Ground Support Equipment, fuel, gases (for manufacturing, test, and flight), tool calibration, fleet management, and propulsion operations Virgin Galactic.- Implement and communicate strategic sourcing and commodity/category management projects with aligned goals (customer service, quality, cost savings, cost avoidance, on time delivery, efficiencies, etc.).- A liaison between VG GSE Engineering team and our sister company, TSC LLC, to ensure that supplier agreements contemplate and support the maintenance requirements (spares, tech pubs, service, warranty, etc.)- Develop negotiation strategies and lead negotiations to support those sourcing initiatives.- As a customer facing resource, lead projects internally as a ‘sourcing’ consultant for the various effected stakeholders.- Identify barriers to successful performance within the organization and provide potential solutions for their removal.- Support inventory management, quality, and total cost of ownership initiatives as required.- Leverage best practices to drive improved quality, delivery excellence, and continually reduce costs and improve the products and services for our customers.- Execute strategic goals and objectives in support of the overall company goals and objectives.- Provides support to ensure compliance with international and U.S. laws related to import/export activity.What you bring:- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a commodity/category manager, supply chain manager, or senior buyer is required;- At least 5 years’ experience in the support of aerospace, ground support equipment or similar vehicular maintenance categories.- Strong negotiation skills.- Demonstrates a proven record of exceeding customer expectations. The ability to consult, manage projects, and positively influence customers, peers, and suppliers.- Strong knowledge of office software skills including MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.- Understanding of import/export processes including ITAR.- Practical approach/ leads by example.- Happy to be hands on and work closely with cross-functional teams.- Knowledge of various procurement methods, strategic sourcing, and supply chain practices.- Subject Matter Expert within the associated categories, marketplaces, indexes, and trends arena.- Prior demonstrated supervisory, management, and leadership skills.- Excellent communication skills (customers, team, management, and suppliers).- Organized, detail-oriented, and structured approach. – Incredible energy and passion with a resourceful attitude.- Self-motivated. Enjoys providing leadership to teams in driving sourcing projects to completion.- Ability to react to change and thrive in a fast-paced environment.Preferred Skills and Experience- Aerospace Management, MRO, GSE, and Aircraft on Ground (AOG) experience is a plus- Experience from a start-up environment is highly preferred.- Strong knowledge of Oracle EBS or MRO maintenance software (we useUltramain) is preferred. A similar ERP system (SAP, Dynamics, etc.) could substitute.Education/Certifications- Bachelor’s degree in Business/Materials Logistics Management, or similar is preferred. A Master’s degree would be beneficial.- CPSM/CPM, CPIM, PMP and/or other similar certifications.Physical and/or Additional Requirements- Must be able to work nights and weekends as needed.