Commodity Manager

Commodity Manager (Aircraft Engine/Component)

The Commodity Manager owns the sourcing strategy for some of the most constrained and highest-value components in the CFM
56 ecosystem, including Life Limited Parts, cases, and frames. This senior and highly visible role requires deep market knowledge, strong relationships with dealers and suppliers, and the ability to act quickly in a dynamic market where availability and timing are critical.

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Life Limited Parts, cases, and frames, maintaining clear visibility of where parts are, what they cost, and how to secure them ahead of competitors.
• Navigate the teardown market, dealer network, and broker community with confidence, consistently finding solutions when supply is tight and parts are constrained.
• Collaborate closely with Operations and Supply Chain teams, using advanced planning tools such as Palantir to anticipate demand, track availability, and keep production schedules on track.
• Proactively identify supply constraints before they disrupt operations and implement mitigation plans to protect production and program timelines.
• Build, maintain, and deepen relationships with OEMs, teardown operators, dealers, brokers, MRO partners, and other serviceable parts suppliers to ensure preferred access to critical components.
• Negotiate pricing and supply agreements that balance cost, availability, and quality, and manage supplier performance to meet commercial and operational objectives.
• Partner with Engineering, Asset Management, and Technical teams to align on part eligibility, disposition decisions, and new program requirements.
• Identify supply risks early, lead recovery and contingency plans when issues arise, and support global sourcing initiatives across commodities and regions.
• Serve as a key coordination point across global facilities and sourcing teams, ensuring commodity strategies are aligned and priorities are synchronized across regions.
• Maintain active communication with lessors and airlines to understand fleet plans, upcoming transitions, and removal schedules, and convert these insights into sourcing advantages.
• Own and manage technical and documentation standards for the assigned commodity portfolio, including part eligibility criteria and documentation requirements.
• Ensure part records, traceability documentation, and airworthiness certifications consistently meet internal quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality teams to stay current with evolving technical, regulatory, and documentation standards and update internal practices as needed.
• Create and manage purchase orders using ERP and procurement systems, ensuring purchasing processes comply with internal procedures and aviation regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement across purchasing, procurement, and supply chain activities to enhance reliability, cost-effectiveness, and responsiveness.

• 5+ years of experience in aviation parts sourcing, MRO supply chain, or engine component procurement, with direct experience in Life Limited Parts, cases, and/or frames.
• Deep knowledge of the CFM
  56 serviceable parts market, including dealers, teardown operators, brokers, and pricing dynamics.
• Proven ability to source constrained, high-value components under significant time pressure while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial instincts, with a track record of securing favorable terms and reliable supply.
• Demonstrated experience in purchasing, procurement, and buyer activities within aviation or engine components.
• Hands‑on experience with supply chain processes, including demand planning, purchase orders, and inventory management.
• Proficiency with ERP systems to manage procurement and purchasing activities.
• Knowledge of FAA compliance requirements related to aviation engine components, documentation, and traceability.
• Ability to build and sustain strong relationships with suppliers, dealers, and other market participants, and to be recognized as a trusted partner.
• Comfort operating in a fast‑moving environment where decisions carry significant…