Senior Supply Chain Manager

Description

The Senior Supply Chain Manager leads the sourcing and procurement strategy across multiple categories of raw materials, fabricated components, equipment, and services. This role provides strategic direction to the purchasing team, comprising Senior Buyers and procurement professionals, to ensure alignment with business growth objectives, operational excellence, and cost competitiveness. The Senior Procurement Manager partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management to anticipate material requirements, strengthen supplier performance, and drive scalable supply chain solutions in support of a rapidly expanding market segment.

• Conduct market analysis reports to support executive decision-making and budgeting.
• Implement KPIs and performance dashboards to measure cost savings, supplier delivery, and procurement cycle times.
• Identify and lead process automation and digitalization opportunities within the procurement function.
• Build and maintain a high-performing supplier base capable of supporting evolving operational and project demands.
• Partner with Engineering to confirm technical requirements and ensure supplier adherence to specifications.
• Oversee all purchasing activities, including requisition review, sourcing, negotiation, and contract management.
• Support Development and Estimating teams by obtaining competitive pricing and lead-time data for proposal and bid efforts.
• Champion supply chain scalability and continuous improvement initiatives to support the company’s expansion into new markets and production capacity.
• Establish and maintain procurement procedures, templates, and systems to ensure efficiency and transparency.
• Coordinate closely with Manufacturing to maintain material availability, align deliveries with production schedules, and prevent production interruptions.
• Translate business objectives into procurement action plans and measurable performance outcomes.
• Lead resolution of purchase order discrepancies, supplier claims, and performance issues.
• Drive supplier development initiatives, ensuring strong performance in quality, delivery, cost, and innovation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Senior Buyers and procurement staff to elevate sourcing effectiveness and cross-functional collaboration.
• Analyze global market conditions, supplier capabilities, and economic trends to anticipate supply risks and identify opportunities for strategic advantage.
• Prepare for and support ISO 9001 and other external audits.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, ethical standards, and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Manage procurement flow-downs on project-specific purchases, including extended warranties, liquidated damages, and special terms.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies that align with corporate growth, production schedules, and cost targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or equivalent
• 10 years of procurement related experience or demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above-mentioned tasks.
• Bachelor’s Degree within Business, Finance, or Logistics from an accredited university.
• Three years working in a Procurement Manager or Lead Procurement role.
• Five years' experience as a Procurement Manager for the purchase, expediting, and delivery of highly engineered, complex, and long lead time procurements critical infrastructure, energy or mission critical facilities.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance