Category Manager (Aerospace)

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

Salary: $105,000–$135,000 annually, plus eligibility for a 15% bonus.

Company

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

What you will do

• Own multi-year sourcing strategies and program management for real estate, leases, buildouts, CapEx, plant supplies, and other indirect categories.
• Lead RFPs, supplier negotiations, award recommendations, contract reviews, pricing agreements, and service-level terms.
• Evaluate sourcing options using total cost of ownership and align decisions with cost, capacity, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, assess financial, cybersecurity, regulatory, and legal risks, and lead performance reviews and improvement initiatives.
• Partner with business leaders, Operations, Continuous Improvement, Legal, Risk, Finance, and suppliers to meet operational and customer requirements.
• Analyze demand and spend data, develop BI dashboards, track procurement KPIs, and translate insights into recommendations for leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 4–5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles.
• Experience with spend management software such as Coupa, SAP Ariba, or Zycus.
• Experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Proficiency with computer-based applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in an office setting and adapt to a traditional business environment.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree.
• Experience in real estate, project management, and/or CapEx.
• Experience in aviation MRO, aerospace aftermarket, or similarly regulated environments.
• Professional certification such as CPSM, CSCP, or CIPS.
• Experience or familiarity with mergers and acquisitions.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time exempt position based onsite in a corporate office environment.
• Competitive base salary and bonus package.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid time off, and holiday pay.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process.