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Firefly Aerospace · 4 months ago

Commodity Manager- Avionics

Cedar park, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space. As a Commodity Manager for Avionics, you will develop supplier engagement strategies, conduct market analysis, and lead negotiations with suppliers to support the company's objectives.

AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and implement supplier engagement and supply base growth strategies to support company objectives

Conduct strategic market analysis to stay informed about industry trends and best practices in your assigned commodity group

Lead negotiations with key suppliers to secure advantageous terms and ensure compliance with contracts

Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure supplier capabilities meet the current and future needs of the business

Drive internal communication through collaboration with Firefly stakeholders (Program Management, M&P, Quality, Engineering, Production, and other functional areas)

Manage supplier risk, including regular assessments and development of category and supplier-specific mitigation strategies

Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance regarding quality, cost, delivery, and innovation

Facilitate regular business reviews with key suppliers to discuss performance metrics, future opportunities, and challenges

Support supplier integration into the company's systems and processes

Collaborate with the Quality Assurance and R&D teams to ensure product specifications and quality requirements are met

Organize and participate in supplier workshops, conferences, and other events to foster supplier relationships and continuous learning

Support (TCO) cost savings efforts for assigned commodity group

Drive schedule recovery and corrective action in support of program and production goals

Qualification

Supplier managementProcurement experienceNegotiation skillsProcurement software knowledgeAerospace industry experienceStrategic thinkingMS Office proficiencyOdoo ERP/MRP knowledgeITAR experienceAS9100 experienceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsCross-functional collaborationProblem-solving skills