Chesapeake, VA
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Strategic Sourcing Manager
- Responsible for the effective identification, vetting, and management of key strategic purchasing vendor relationships in order to support effective program execution of all business activities.
- Directly supervises a team of strategic purchasers/buyers and is responsible for supporting professional development and ensuring overall team performance & professionalism.
Responsibilities:
- Embrace and promote culture. Coordinate and collaborate effectively with other company stakeholders through positive engagement and mutual respect. Hold self & team members accountable to this company wide standard for interpersonal relationships.
- Responsible for the development and execution of Strategic Purchasing activities to ensure achievement of performance targets in line with the company purpose, strategic priorities, and shareholder expectations.
- Align and coordinate on overall Supply Chain department strategy with Parts Coordination Manager to ensure collective Supply Chain success.
- Coordinate directly with Business Development, Program Management, and Product Development team members to support development of domestic sourcing opportunities and identify/mitigate vendor risks.
- Lead and coordinate the qualification and ERP business system “set up” of strategic vendors and partners.
- Coordinate with corporate supply chain team to develop vendor selection, set-up, and management processes.
- Work directly with corporate supply chain team to jointly evaluate suppliers for foreign/domestic supply projects.
- Assist in the Creation and review requisitions and purchase orders for accuracy of pricing and lead time prior to placing the order to the supplier or service contractors.
- Expedite materials and service calls as requested to ensure fast and complete delivery and facility repairs.
- Compile and maintain records, such as the open order report, Vendor OTD, Small Business reporting, etc.
- Manage Parts Master data to include creation of new parts and maintenance.
- Coordinate with QEHS department to manage and support vendor audit programs and manage non-conformities.
- Ensure export compliance policies and requirements are clearly understood and followed by department personnel.
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field plus 7 years direct relatable work experience or High School Diploma and 10 years direct experience in Strategic sourcing and management
Preferred Experience:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in the marine industry and/or defense industry with direct responsibility for vendor sourcing, selection, and management.
- Direct knowledge of US government and defense shipbuilding supply chain and customers.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office product suite.
- Experience managing parts and vendor data in corporate ERP system (i.e. Deltek Costpoint).
- Knowledge of marine propulsion equipment and service capabilities preferred.
Employment Qualifications:
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must have, or be able to obtain a US Secret Clearance upon employment