Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Job Summary

The Senior Manager of Supply Chain is responsible for the strategic direction and day-to-day management of procurement, sourcing, and material acquisition. This role oversees supplier relationships, cost management, and inventory control to ensure timely procurement of quality materials and services.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Lead material sourcing, supplier negotiations, selection, and contract management to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.
• Conduct supplier audits and performance evaluations to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Drive supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Balance supply risks (capacity, constraints) with cost reduction opportunities to build a resilient and efficient purchasing strategy.

Strategic Purchasing & Cost Control

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to improve cost efficiency, quality, and supplier performance.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supplier capabilities.
• Utilize lean methodologies to streamline procurement processes and enhance operational efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Change Management

• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment with business needs.
• Serve as a change agent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Translate organizational objectives into actionable purchasing strategies that drive competitive advantage.
• Develop and maintain action plans to achieve procurement and supply chain goals.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing purchasing team, fostering professional growth.
• Provide constructive feedback and performance management to enhance team capabilities.
• Oversee daily purchasing operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry best practices.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• Industry certifications (CPIM, CPSM, APICS, Six Sigma, or LEAN) are highly desirable.
• Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and procurement software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to conditions typical of a manufacturing/machine shop environment, including, but not limited to fluids, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise and vibration.
• Interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment.
• Uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners/copier machine, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required).
• Temperature of work environment may be affected by outside/external temperatures, machining processes, etc.
• Some travel may be required for this position (5-10%).

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly required to stand at length (7-8 hours, daily), walk consistently, stoop, bend, turn, balance and/or crouch.
• Requires ability to skillfully use measuring instruments, hand, and power tools.

Pay Range

$133,000 - $170,000/year

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