Supply Chain Manager

Strategic Duties

Work with leadership to develop and execute supply chain strategy
Set departmental goals, KPIs, and performance metrics aligned with company strategy
Actively participate in key procurement, vendor management, and operational problem-solving activities to model best practices
Provide oversight/management guidance and training for other Buyer/Purchasing team members
Provide procurement support and coverage on spend categories, ensuring competitive cost sourcing of quality goods and services
Responsible for commodity leadership, strategy, and implementation of key procurement processes within assigned commodities / categories, ensuring key procurement objectives are met
Negotiate and manage long-term pricing agreements on critical commodities such as resale and distribution products and raw materials
Develop sources of supply and monitor supplier performance
Support the logistics channels and review and set Long Term Agreements (Fed Ex, UPS, etc.) and approve major contracts within established authority limits
Provide regular updates to senior leadership on supply chain performance, risks, opportunities, and strategic initiatives

Vendor/Supplier Management

Optimize supplier performance and minimize risk in the supply chain
Qualify vendors, evaluate bids and negotiate prices and terms for purchased goods and services
Monitor supplier performance by ensuring that product is delivered as scheduled and meets specifications; maintaining appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure company requirements are met and that supplier is aware of their performance concerning purchasing operations
Expedite with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods
Perform onsite vendor visits for Qualification and Corrective Action/Preventive Action Review

Other Duties

Plan, schedule, and administrate purchase orders to ensure quality products are delivered on time
Buy items at the best value, create purchase orders, and solicit bid proposals
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to align supply chain activities with production and service goals
Lead ERP/MRP optimization to improve forecasting and materials management
Establish and enforce departmental SOPs, ensuring compliance with policies, regulations, and quality standards
Process non-conforming material requests and RMA requests with supply chain partners

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, or related field (master's preferred)
• 7+ years of supply chain experience with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role
• Strong negotiation skills and working knowledge of procurement and contract law
• Knowledge of MRP processes and ERP systems
• Ability to interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• CPSM, CSCP, or CPIM certification preferred
• Aviation and/or manufacturing industry experience is strongly preferred
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of import freight movement
• Well-developed written and verbal communication, listening and presentation skills
• Specialist in complex technical and business matters
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to respond consistently with a high degree of initiative to resolve issues or complex problems that may arise