Director, Indirect Procurement (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite at the Corporate Headquarters in Wood Dale, Illinois, United States, with a planned relocation to the Merchandise Mart in Chicago in early 2027.

Salary: $145,000–$195,000 annually, plus eligibility for a 20% bonus opportunity.

Company

hirify.global Corp. is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company supporting commercial and government customers through Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering, and Expeditionary Services.

What you will do

• Define and execute enterprise-wide sourcing strategies for approximately $100M in indirect categories, including technology, HR services, marketing, consulting, real estate, facilities, travel, and plant supplies.
• Lead RFPs, supplier negotiations, award recommendations, contract reviews, pricing agreements, SLAs, and risk-mitigation initiatives.
• Evaluate sourcing options using total cost of ownership and drive measurable year-over-year savings.
• Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and service levels, leading reviews and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, HR, IT, suppliers, and business leaders to align procurement plans with corporate objectives.
• Implement procurement technology, establish KPIs, analyze spend and RFP data in Microsoft Excel, and develop BI dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive strategic sourcing or procurement experience, including significant indirect-category exposure and hands-on RFP, supplier negotiation, and supplier selection experience.
• Expert proficiency in commercial negotiations, contract redlining, data-driven analytics, and cross-functional leadership.
• Experience using spend management software and implementing procurement technology.
• Experience with technology sourcing and BI tools such as Domo, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Proficiency with computer-based applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Prior people management experience is important because category specialists will report to the role.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in supply chain management or an MBA.
• Professional certification such as CPSM, CSCP, or CIPS.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, exempt position in a traditional office environment with regular sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and movement around the facility.
• Competitive salary and bonus package with medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off, and holiday pay.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process in accordance with applicable laws.