Sr. Subcontract Procurement Specialist (Commodity Manager)

Position Summary

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

The Commercial Flight Controls Division, headquartered in beautiful Ogden, Utah, is a global leader in aerospace flight controls.

We are the preferred supplier of flight control solutions for the commercial, regional, business jet and advanced air mobility marketplace by offering a premier customer experience with superior engineered products that exceed our customer and regulatory requirements.

We've broken ground with more-electric technology and electromechanical flight control systems. Looking ahead we're further improving flight control actuation for traditionaland advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft with new technologies and manufacturing advancements.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Commodity Manager to help lead the strategy, performance, and long-term development of critical suppliers supporting complex aerospace manufacturing programs. This role is responsible for developing and executing commodity strategies, negotiating and managing long-term agreements (LTAs), and ensuring suppliers deliver against cost, quality, delivery, and performance objectives.

This position operates at a strategic level, partnering closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Program Management and peer commodity managers to ensure supply continuity while driving competitiveness and operational excellence. It is an individual contributor role, reporting to the Division Strategic Procurement Manager, and part of an amazing commodity management team.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Commodity Leadership

• Develop and execute multi-year commodity strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Own commercial strategy for assigned commodities, including risk management, cost structure analysis, and supplier footprint optimization.
• Lead make/buy assessments and supplier selection decisions.

Long-Term Supplier Management

• Negotiate and manage long-term agreements (LTAs), pricing frameworks, escalation clauses, and performance metrics.
• Ensure contractual compliance and manage commercial disputes.

Cost & Performance Management

• Drive year-over-year cost reductions through negotiations, and productivity gains.
• Analyze supplier cost structures and market trends.
• Monitor KPIs including OTD, PPM, lead times, and capacity.
• Partner with Quality and Operations to mitigate supply risk.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Support new product introduction (NPI) and program transitions.
• Collaborate with Engineering on technical sourcing decisions.
• Partner with Finance on cost forecasting and budget alignment.
• Support risk management efforts including dual sourcing and recovery planning.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive supply chain experience in aerospace or complex manufacturing.
• Experience negotiating high-value long-term agreements.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and cost drivers.
• Demonstrated experience managing strategic suppliers.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Aerospace industry experience (AS9100 environment preferred).
• Experience with castings, machined components, electronics, composites, or other aerospace commodities.
• MBA or advanced degree.
• APICS / CPSM certification.

Key Competencies

• Strategic negotiation and contracting
• Financial and cost modeling acumen
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Executive communication skills
• Data-driven decision making
• Ability to lead without direct authority

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team!

Competitive Compensation
* Participation in Annual Incentive Plan

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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