Commodity Manager

1 month ago

Mesa, United States Virgin Galactic Full time

The Commodity Manager, GSE will work from our new Mesa AZ 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.


Required Skills and Experience

  • 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.
  • 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.

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