Director, Direct Material Sourcing

Director, Direct Material Sourcing

Full-time Regular Corp Supply Chain Chicago, IL, US

4 days ago Requisition ID : 4142

Salary Range : $174,000.00 To $246,500.00 Annually

About Us :

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About the Opportunity :

The Direct Material Sourcing Director is a critical strategic role responsible for managing the end-to-end lifecycle of direct materials across multiple manufacturing sites. This leader will drive enterprise-wide leverage by developing robust commodity strategies, leading contract negotiations, and fostering long-term strategic supplier partnerships. The role focuses on ensuring supply capacity and continuity, driving cost deflation, and directly managing supplier relations.

Location : This position can be remote or hybrid with travel ~30% but must be located near a major U.S. airport

Responsibilities :

• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) : Develop and deploy global supplier strategies that maximize enterprise leverage. Act as the primary interface for strategic / critical quality and procurement matters, fostering shared accountability for on-time delivery (OTD).
• Enterprise-Wide Contracting : Lead the development and execution of Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) and multi-year contracts across all manufacturing sites to secure favorable pricing and capacity.
• Commodity Management Support : Define and improve sourcing strategies at the part-family level. Analyze market trends, macroeconomic factors, and cost drivers (e.g., aerospace alloys like titanium and nickel) to minimize total material costs.
• Multi-Site Collaboration : Partner with Site Procurement individuals and SIOP teams to resolve capacity constraints and align supplier production schedules with total enterprise demand.
• Strategic Sourcing & Transitions : Manage source transitions to new suppliers for multi-site engagements and lead cross-functional teams in the competitive bidding (RFP / RFQ) process.
• Continuous Improvement : Utilize Lean methodologies to eliminate supply chain waste, reduce lead times, and implement standard work across the sourcing function.

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Acknowledgements :

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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