Manager, Global Supply Management

Description

• Provide Leadership and Mentorship: Act as a subject matter expert, guiding junior team members and providing clear, concise updates to senior leadership on supply chain status and strategic progress.
• Mitigate Supply Chain Risk: Proactively identify and manage risks related to part availability, lead times, and global market conditions, developing creative solutions to ensure business continuity.
• Drive Cost and Value Optimization: Lead should-cost modeling and complex negotiations to deliver significant year-over-year cost improvements while ensuring quality and supply continuity.
• Manage High-Stakes Supplier Relationships: Cultivate and maintain executive-level relationships with key suppliers, acting as the primary point of contact for all commercial and operational issues.
• Strategically Manage RFQs: Design and implement a framework for the team's RFQ processes, ensuring a structured and effective approach to mitigate supply chain risks and reduce COGs.
• Serve as a Strategic Partner: Work hand-in-hand with our engineering teams to influence product design and technology roadmaps by providing expert insights on supply chain capabilities and market trends. Partner with the finance team to develop business cases, manage budgets, and align on cost-reduction goals.
• Develop and Execute Commodity Strategy: Own the complete sourcing strategy for your assigned commodities, leading the full lifecycle from market analysis and supplier selection to contract negotiation and ongoing performance management.

Requirements

• Experience: 7+ years of experience in commodity management, strategic sourcing, or supply chain, with a proven focus on mechanical and electromechanical commodities.
• Negotiation Prowess: A demonstrated track record of leading and closing complex, multi-million dollar contracts and commercial agreements.
• Expertise: Deep domain expertise in one or more of the following: sheet metal fabrication, plastic injection molding, CNC/machined parts, or fasteners.
• Influence and Leadership: Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with the confidence to influence decisions and challenge the status quo to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Education: Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related technical field.
• Strategic Acumen: The ability to analyze complex data, create sophisticated sourcing strategies, and present a compelling business case to executive stakeholders.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave for all full time employees including 12 weeks paid parental leave for the birthing mother and 6 weeks paid parental leave for the non-birthing parent
• Subsidized EV charging and pre-tax commuter benefits
• Flexible Paid Time Off plus 10 paid holidays
• Tax deferred 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance