| Location | Palm Beach Gardens, FL |
Job Summary
We're looking for a Director, Global Sourcing to build and execute sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, delivery, service, and risk across facilities, maintenance, repair & operations (MRO), utilities, construction services, and capital equipment. You'll partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, EHS, and Finance to keep our plants running reliably and our capital projects on budget, while delivering measurable savings and stronger supplier performance.
Work That MattersAt Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. Whether you're improving processes, supporting operations, solving technical challenges, or driving business performance, your contributions help keep aircraft flying safely around the world.
Travel: Up to 30% travel required
What You'll Be Doing
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
Own category strategies for facilities, maintenance, MRO, construction services, and capital equipmentUse spend data and market intelligence to find cost reduction and value creation opportunitiesLead RFI, RFQ, and RFP events from strategy through awardBuild preferred supplier programs and multi-year sourcing roadmaps aligned to operational and capital plans
Capital Equipment & Project Procurement
Lead sourcing for capital projects: manufacturing equipment, facility expansions, infrastructure upgrades, and major maintenancePartner with Engineering and Operations during project planning and specification developmentRun total cost of ownership analyses to guide investment decisionsSupport capital budgeting, forecasting, and approval processes, with accountability for capital project budget adherenceNegotiate commercial terms, warranties, service agreements, and performance guarantees
Facilities & Maintenance Procurement
Source and manage suppliers across facility maintenance, mechanical and electrical contractors, HVAC, building automation systems, compressed air, janitorial, security, waste management, utilities, grounds maintenance, fleet and material handling equipment, and MRO suppliesStandardize contracts and consolidate suppliers where practical to leverage enterprise purchasing power
Supplier Relationship Management
Build strategic relationships with key suppliers and contractorsLead business reviews that track cost, on-time delivery, quality, safety, and service responsivenessDrive corrective action plans and continuous improvement with underperforming suppliers
Contract Negotiation & Risk Management
Negotiate pricing, SLAs, payment terms, warranty provisions, and commercial terms, and hold suppliers to contract complianceWork with Legal and Finance on risk mitigation and compliance requirementsPut dual-source and contingency strategies in place where supply risk warrants itEnsure suppliers meet corporate safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
Cost Savings & Value Creation
Deliver annual cost savings and productivity targets, tracked and validated to financial guidelinesPursue supplier consolidation, material standardization, demand management, process automation, energy cost reduction, and inventory optimization to improve working capitalImprove sourcing cycle time without sacrificing quality of award decisions
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with site leadership, maintenance and facilities teams, operations leaders, and project engineersSupport capital planning and budgeting, participate in project reviews and supplier selection decisionsServe as the procurement expert on enterprise initiatives, measured in part by internal customer satisfaction
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field7+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience3+ years managing facilities, maintenance, MRO, construction, or capital equipment categoriesProven success negotiating complex service agreements and capital equipment contracts, with a track record of measurable savings and supplier performance gainsStrong command of category management and strategic sourcing methodologies, TCO analysis, and contract negotiationExperience with ERP and procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba, or similar) and advanced Excel and spend analyticsStrategic thinker with strong financial acumen, negotiation and influence skills, and the ability to lead cross-functionally without direct authorityClear communicator who can present to site leadership and executives, assess risk, solve problems analytically, and drive continuous improvement
Nice to Have
MBA or professional certification (CPSM, CPM, CSCP, PMP)Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, industrial, or engineering environmentsProject management experience on capital or construction projects