Commodity Sourcing Specialist

Are you looking to join a fast-growing Defense company that powers the United States most advanced drones and interceptors? About Us : PBS Aerospace is a rapidly growing designer and manufacturer of world-class small turbojet engines. These engines provide superior power-to-weight ratios with low fuel consumption making them the preferred choice for the most advanced US Department of Defense drone, interceptor, and missile systems. Our TJ40 and TJ80 turbojet engines power the munitions at the center of the U.S. defense strategy as advanced drones and interceptors dominate the modern battlefields. We are rapidly expanding our facilities, standing up automation, co-locating our supply chain, and building the workforce that will carry this company into the next decade. Located in the heart of Georgia's aerospace corridor, PBS Aerospace is experiencing significant growth as we expand our manufacturing, design engineering, and operational capabilities. This growth creates exciting opportunities for talented professionals who want to make a meaningful impact while working alongside some of the industry's brightest minds. If enjoy working with a small and fast-moving team on the world's most cutting-edge aerospace systems, we invite you to apply and make a significant impact. Commodity Sourcing Specialist Position Overview PBS Aerospace is seeking a motivated, results-driven Commodity Sourcing Specialist to lead and support strategic sourcing, supplier development, and ongoing management of precision machined and fabricated components for aerospace and defense applications. This role develops a capable, competitive, and reliable supplier network while ensuring timely delivery of quality components that meet engineering specifications, production schedules, and business objectives. The ideal candidate has direct experience with CNC machine shops, sheet-metal fabricators, precision manufacturing suppliers, or other custom mechanical component manufacturers—and understands manufacturing processes, cost drivers, supplier capacity, and sourcing risks. Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Management Develop and execute strategic sourcing and commodity management strategies for precision-machined parts, fabricated components, and related mechanical commodities. Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop strategic suppliers to expand manufacturing capabilities, strengthen the supply base, improve competitive positioning, and mitigate supply-chain risk. Lead complex RFIs, RFQs, competitive bid evaluations, supplier selection decisions, and commercial negotiations to achieve optimal cost, quality, delivery, and contractual terms. Conduct detailed should-cost and total-cost-of-ownership analyses, evaluating material costs, machining complexity, tooling, labor, setup requirements, lead times, production capacity, and other cost drivers. Drive cost-reduction initiatives, dual-sourcing strategies, supplier consolidation, and long-term supplier partnerships; support make-versus-buy decisions and new product introduction (NPI) activities. Own complex commodity strategies, strategic supplier relationships, high-value sourcing initiatives, major commercial negotiations, and proactive mitigation of systemic supply risks. Supplier Development & Performance Maintain supplier relationships with machine shops, fabrication houses, and specialized manufacturers. Assess technical capabilities, equipment, production capacity, quality systems, and business stability; participate in supplier visits and capability reviews. Partner with Engineering and Quality on supplier approval, corrective actions, and manufacturability issues. Monitor on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost performance; lead supplier recovery and continuous-improvement actions. Build sourcing solutions for prototype, high-volume/low-mix, and recurring production demand. Machining & Fabrication Expertise Source CNC milling, CNC turning, multi-axis machining, sheet-metal fabrication, w…

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