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The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for areas such as electronics, raw materials, forgings, or valves; ensuring optimal cost, quality, and delivery performance. This role works closely with manufacturing engineering, quality, and operations teams on early engagement to; align supplier capabilities with program requirements, manage supplier relationships, and drive best in class cost structures.
Job Responsibility:
Lead sourcing efforts for assigned commodities, including supplier identification, selection, and onboarding
Develop and execute creative commodity strategies and commercial deals to achieve best in class performance in cost, supply and quality
Effectively engage with suppliers to negotiate optimal terms for master supply agreements and statements of work
Maintain strong relationships with supplier executive teams and own the escalation path
Manage and monitor global supplier performance using defined metrics and organize supplier business reviews
Collaborate with manufacturing engineering teams on program early engagement to ensure technical requirements are met, appropriate capability exists within the supply base and supplier selection aligns with commodity strategy
Ensure accurate purchasing throughout the global ERP system
Monitor and manage supply chain risk including identifying and addressing potential failure points
Collaborate with supplier development team to create supplier capability and technology roadmaps and ensure supplier executive backing
Develop supply chain strategy for any new sites assessing capabilities to be local versus global
Perform make versus buy analysis and recommend areas to invest in internal capability
Analyze long term demand to develop future supply chain capacity and capability plans
Travel domestically and internationally (up to 30%) to meet with suppliers
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering or related field
6+ years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing and commodity management
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and with experience developing requirements
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Exceptional negotiation and supplier relationship skills
Ability to switch between meticulous attention to detail and big-picture strategic thinking
Capable of thinking and staying focused under pressure
Excellent decision-making skills and comfortable dealing with ambiguity
Nice to have:
Aerospace or automotive manufacturing experience
Knowledge of AS9100 standards and export control regulations
Experience in rapid-growth and fast paced manufacturing environments
Proven capabilities in complex contract negotiations for commercial, trade and legal aspects
Ability to support resolution of complex supply chain issues
Direct experience in long-term capacity planning a plus
Expertise in commodity management in one of the following areas: electronics, raw materials, forgings, or valves
What we offer:
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
401k
Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need