Composites Commodity Manager

TL;DR

Composites Commodity Manager: Developing and executing sourcing strategies for composite materials and manufacturing processes to support production and new product development with an accent on supply continuity, scalability, and cost discipline. Focus on supply risk mitigation, production assurance, and scalable supplier development.

Location: On-site in Austin, Texas

Company

hirify.global is a company operating in a maritime defense environment.

What you will do

• Develop and execute commodity strategies for composites, including raw materials, fabricated structures, and specialized processes.
• Identify and mitigate sole-source risks, and build dual/multi-source strategies for critical components.
• Lead sourcing initiatives including supplier identification, RFQs, technical evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Establish and manage supplier capacity plans to support production ramp and long-term demand.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, including cost, delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
• Analyze market trends, material availability, and cost drivers to inform sourcing strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace), Business, or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain, with exposure to composites, aerospace, marine, or advanced manufacturing preferred.
• Strong understanding of composite materials and processes.
• Proven experience managing complex supplier relationships and technical sourcing decisions.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier development skills.
• Experience supporting NPI programs and production environments.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with ITAR / defense compliance requirements preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities.