Director, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
Ursa Major · Berthoud, Colorado
Posted about 3 months ago · $187,000 - $234,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Ursa Major's roles stay open a median of 79 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 98% of Ursa Major's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Ursa Major
- high 101 stale, 1 reposted of 101 open
- Hiring momentum
- 128 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Ursa Major's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Ursa Major.
About this role
The Director of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement at Ursa Major is responsible for leading procurement functions across direct materials, supplier quality, and supplier engineering in a fast-paced aerospace and defense environment. This role involves developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier performance, and collaborating with various departments to ensure efficient manufacturing operations. The position also requires up to 50% travel and includes responsibilities such as contract negotiations and compliance with aerospace regulations.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Ursa Major as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, supplier development, or supplier engineering within aerospace, defense, propulsion, missiles/munitions, space systems, or other highly regulated advanced manufacturing environments
- Proven experience leading procurement and supplier management functions in a complex, cross-functional organization
- Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, cost management, and procurement operations
- Demonstrated experience supporting the transition of complex aerospace, defense, propulsion, missile, munitions, or similarly technical hardware from development/NPI into production and increasing manufacturing rates
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, technical drawings, specifications, and quality systems
Nice to have
- Advanced degree (MBA or MS) in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or related field
- Experience supporting solid rocket motors, hypersonic systems, missile systems, propulsion, energetics, munitions, or other high-rate defense production programs
- Experience with energetic materials, propellant-related raw materials and chemicals, specialty metals, complex machining, cases/structures, nozzles, thermal protection systems, castings, forgings, valves, or aerospace electronics
- Knowledge of aerospace quality and compliance standards, including AS9100, NADCAP, ITAR, and EAR requirements
- Experience leading supplier audits, qualification activities, and corrective action programs
What you get
- Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
- Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
- Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
Worth weighing
- Up to 50% travel required
- The role involves managing complex supplier relationships in a highly regulated industry
- No specific mention of remote work flexibility
- The compensation range is provided, but it may vary based on individual qualifications
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Listed by Ursa Major on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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