Senior Manager, Industrialization and Partnerships

Overview

Lead industrialization, partnerships, and supplier localization in supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• industrialization
• supplier development
• localization
• digital transformation
• risk management
• strategic partnerships

Tasks

-Implement strategies to shift production to regional hubs or local facilities when needed, ensuring flexibility and minimizing reliance on distant or vulnerable supply sources. -Prepare business case studies for industrialization initiatives, analyzing costs, benefits, risks, and potential returns to support decision-making and secure necessary resources. -Stay informed on the latest trends, technologies, and innovations in supply chain management, seeking opportunities to integrate new technologies that can drive efficiency and competitiveness. -Identify and negotiate new partnership opportunities to strengthen the supply chain network, enhance sourcing capabilities, and leverage third-party expertise. -Develop and oversee the execution of industrialization roadmaps, ensuring alignment with organizational growth and market demands. -Lead cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions to address challenges in production, logistics, and distribution. -Lead efforts in developing and optimizing supplier relationships to ensure performance excellence, innovation, and alignment with supply chain goals. -Manage long-term supplier and partner relationships to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and alignment with business objectives. -Lead the industrialization of supply chain operations by driving the scaling of production capabilities, optimizing processes, and implementing lean manufacturing principles. -Collaborate with suppliers to improve capabilities, quality, and operational efficiencies, including providing technical support and guidance in their manufacturing processes. -Establish and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key suppliers, vendors, and partners to drive collaboration and innovation in supply chain operations. -Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards, industry best practices, and corporate policies within all industrialization and partnership activities. -Oversee talent development within the supply chain organization, ensuring the team has the skills and resources necessary to execute industrialization and partnership strategies effectively. -Collaborate with senior leadership to align supply chain strategies with the company’s broader business objectives, ensuring a cohesive and efficient approach to growth. -Work closely with engineering, production, and technology teams to support the industrialization of new products and technologies, ensuring timely and cost-effective production scale-up. -Identify opportunities for localizing production to reduce lead times, improve responsiveness, and minimize supply chain risks associated with global disruptions. -Identify and mitigate risks associated with the industrialization and partnership strategies, ensuring the supply chain is resilient and adaptable. -Provide guidance on career development and leadership opportunities for team members, promoting a strong and dynamic leadership pipeline. -Supplier Development and Localization of Production -Support the digital transformation efforts within the supply chain, leveraging advanced analytics, automation, and AI to improve decision-making and streamline operations.

Requirements

• bachelor’s
• master’s
• 10+ years
• supply chain
• flexibility
• international travel

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrialization or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. -Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing business conditions -Ability to travel internationally as needed to engage with global partners and suppliers. -10+ years of experience in supply chain management, industrialization, and partnership development.

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-Operates from a prime Grafton Street location, delivering 360° candidate-to-client service across permanent, temporary and contract roles. -Handles a broad range of sectors—from IT, engineering and finance to aviation, logistics, sales and healthcare. -Serves both Irish and international markets, placing professionals in Dublin and overseas locations including the Middle East. -Typical assignments range from technical IT and engineering specialists to senior accountancy, aviation and healthcare professionals.

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