Manager, Supply Chain & Procurement (ATA)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of buyers and procurement specialists, providing coaching, performance feedback, and career development.
• Allocate workload, set priorities, and ensure timely completion of procurement activities.
• Build a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and ethical sourcing within the procurement function.

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Develop and execute global and regional sourcing strategies to support operational and financial objectives.
• Lead complex negotiations to secure favorable pricing, terms, quality, and long-term supply assurance.
• Establish supplier scorecards, oversee performance reviews, and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to support technology, cost, and capacity requirements.

Procurement Operations & Process Improvement

• Oversee end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and alignment with internal controls.
• Lead initiatives to enhance procurement systems (SAP/MRP), workflows, automation tools, and reporting capabilities.
• Develop category playbooks, standardized procedures, and procurement best practices.
• Partner with Inventory, Planning, and Operations teams to optimize supply chain performance, VMI, JIT, and risk mitigation strategies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Corporate Procurement to support new product introduction, cost modeling, budgeting, and contract review.
• Support strategic projects, factory readiness efforts, and corporate alignment on global sourcing initiatives.
• Participate in cross-functional business reviews and present procurement strategies, supplier KPIs, cost savings, and risk assessments.

Data & Financial Analysis

• Conduct market research, cost analysis, and benchmarking to identify opportunities for cost reduction and supply optimization.
• Prepare and deliver reports on procurement metrics, compliance, supplier health, and category spending.
• Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting related to procurement activities.