Commodity Manager

Commodity Manager, GSE will work from our Mesa Arizona 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 (Ultramain) 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.