Strategic Supply Chain Manager

What You'll Do

• Develop and implements a global supply chain strategy, including product and component make/buy decisions and supplier relationship management.
• Develop commodity strategies for internationally sourced items and identify gaps that exist in the current or potential supplier base.
• Continuously cultivate and build supplier relationships.
• Ensure suppliers possess the technical, manufacturing, process, and quality competencies needed to produce our products.
• Negotiate procurement contracts and supply agreements that encompass inventory strategies and cost savings along with meeting quality and delivery expectations.
• Work with the R&D engineering and quality departments in the selection and qualification of suppliers.
• Support new product introduction activity by serving as a member and/or materials resource on all product development teams.
• Design, develop and implements sourcing plans to manage new existing product and strategic global suppliers, while ensuring a smooth and positive transition to our customers.
• Facilitate the sourcing project timeline elements. Facilitate and coordinate project meetings and/or visits with suppliers as required to meet timelines.
• Interacts closely with suppliers and QA to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Utilize a broad knowledge of markets, suppliers, industries and technologies to deliver annual cost savings and increased efficiencies.
• Partner with R&D engineers and brand/product managers/staff to identify, analyze and perform financial analysis for cost savings opportunities.
• Other responsibilities /duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply change management, purchasing, or equivalent job experience
• 7+ years of relevant procurement or supply chain materials management experience in support of an industrial goods/manufacturing operation
• 5+ years supervisory experience with at least two direct reports
• Familiar with Commodities (Steel, Copper, Aluminum, Rare Earth)
• Strong negotiation capabilities, including price, payment and delivery terms
• Proven ability in managing effective supplier relationships internationally
• Proven ability to successfully communicate and operate within the cultures of the assigned regions (Asia, Mexico)
• Demonstrated success with developing a strategic procurement approach in parallel to tactical hands-on engagement
• Proven timeline and project management experience in a dynamic environment
• Prior experience working in an MRP
• Some travel required, domestic and international (up to 20%)
• Experience in a start-up organization preferred
• Experience with Google tools and G Suite
• Excellent communication skills
• Lifelong learner with an entrepreneurial mentality and spirit
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, dynamic startup environment with competing priorities
• Able to change direction and adapt to change easily
• Strong work ethic is essential
• A visionary who is passionate about growing and building a company
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k plan
• Flexible PTO benefits
• Growth potential with an enterprising and energetic teamCompensation will be commensurate with experience.