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Ursa Major

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

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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.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
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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