Supply Chain Manager

• Conduct international Benchmarking to influence the make/buy strategy and supplier selection process.
• Lead and mentor the procurement team, providing guidance and training to ensure effective performance and professional development.
• Leverage authorized distribution channels to negotiate the lowest prices and fastest turnaround times for materials and services.
• Collaborate with our Parent Company regarding third-party license agreements, supplier negotiations, and Purchasing-related projects and activities.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with all relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Continuously engage with parts distributors to source hard-to-find and obsolete components required for legacy board builds.
• Maintain supplier relationships to ensure ongoing compliance with Corporate requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide clear communication regarding lead times, material availability, and the status of orders and services.
• Manage the re-cost process to establish current, accurate and competitive fixed standard costs for all parts.
• Manage purchasing activities in accordance with the Corporate Suppliers Approval Process.
• Manage the entire order process lifecycle, from material availability and projected delivery to delivery tracking, customer receipt, and the use of materials or services during the project duration.
• Maintain strong relationships with primary board and material manufacturers, ensuring they meet our quality and delivery standards.
• Utilize Corporate documents to conduct technical evaluations of suppliers through the audit process and report audit results to the Global Corporate Purchasing Unit Staff.
• Process purchase orders for materials, supplies, equipment, and services, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assess current material availability and forecast future availability based on market trends, delivery systems, and other influencing factors.
• Ensure that materials, components, and finished goods are sourced efficiently to meet production requirements.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Manager to oversee our material sourcing, supplier relationships, and procurement activities. This role is critical in ensuring the availability of materials and components required for our production processes, while also managing supplier compliance and optimizing purchasing strategies. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of market trends, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to lead and mentor a team.

• Deep understanding of market trends, supplier evaluation processes, and compliance requirements.
• 5-10+ years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPIM) are a plus.
• Experience of working in Electronics Manufacturing, ideally relating to Ground to Air Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) systems, is preferred.
• Tariff Experience.
• Proven experience in leading and developing a team preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills. Ability to forecast material needs and manage complex supplier relationships.