Supply Chain Product Manager, Electrical Products, SourceBlue

Description

• Manage transactional tracking of products for large supply chain programs for specific tiers (e.g., fabricator, integrator).
• Participate in industry events to understand market dynamics and represent SB as industry leader.
• Participate in company-wide projects related to sourcing and procurement to identify sales opportunities, vendor capacity, and related risks.
• Develop and evaluate manufacturer vendor KPIs through stakeholder feedbackand publish lessons learned for internal next generation developments.
• Identify global, national, regional, and local level supply chain vendors to address capacity requirements for SB services.
• Primary point of contact to manage supply chain issues, escalate and engage SB leadership as needed.
• Manage demand and capacity planning across supply chain programs and provide strategies for adherence to delivery client schedules.
• Confirm vendor contract terms on specified projects to ensure completeness and accuracy in Review Bid Process.
• Provide recommendations and alternatives for strategic supply chain awards for final product selection by stakeholders.
• Apply expertise in purchasing, product, technical, and supply chain to provide guidance to SourceBlue (SB) project teams and global company entities and clients.
• Manage vendor qualifications, create, negotiate, and manage terms and agreements, establish governance, conduct onboarding, and communicate availability of vendors to project team.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews and strategic evaluations of vendors for product performance, responsiveness, quality and alignment to Environmental, Sustainability, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
• Solicit vendor pricing, analyze vendor bids, prepare bid analysis spread sheets, coordination matrix, and scope of work.
• Supervise team members and participate in hiring process, onboard and deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs.
• Schedule and coordinate factory testing and attend tests at vendor sites.
• Review market dynamics to evaluate impact on vendor capacity, availability, and delivery demands. Collaborate with vendor to develop resolution process and actions to address issues and maintain clear expectations with project stakeholders and team.

Requirements

• Advanced presentation and delivery skills, ability to anticipate needs of audience and tailor communications appropriately
• Minimum of 8 years of manufacturing or construction experience, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training; Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field desired
• Negotiation skills with ability effect decision making
• Able to manage high volumes of work and move complex projects forward in a timely manner
• Electrical, Mechanical, or Finished Products knowledge with expertise in differentiating manufacturer services
• Knowledgeable of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing and engineering principals and techniques, general contract and subcontract documents, drawings and specifications, and familiar accounting and cost control procedures
• Supervisory experience desired, with ability to delegate and manage staff
• Interpersonal relationship building skills with ability to engage and secure partnerships with broad range of contacts in manufacturing and supply chain industry
• Knowledge of manufacturing or construction industry material markets, competition, and industry trends
• Process and critical thinking skills with sound judgement and decision-making
• Ability to identify sales opportunities and collaborate on solutions to secure work

Benefits

• Regular domestic and local travel with possible international travel

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance