Dynamic and Experienced Sales and Marketing Professionals Wanted

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.

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have, or be able to obtain a US Secret Clearance upon employment