About the RoleWe are seeking a Global Supply Manager to work closely within the Supply Chain Team. The Supply Chain team is a key function in managing the production flow of goods and services to ensure manufacturing readiness. This role will play a key part in both team and company success. This role interfaces with all aspects of the business, including production, program management, engineering, and leadership. This individual will possess the following strong skills: Decision Making, Cost Reduction, Negotiation, Project Management, Contract Management & Spend Management.
*There are currently two openings for Global Supply Manager - one will be responsible for the mechanical commodity and the other will be for harnessing/avionics.
Direct experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities:- Purchasing ownership of Direct Materials
- Design and develop sourcing strategies for key Spacecraft components and go forward with implementation of developed strategies
- Negotiate pricing & terms within responsible sourcing commodities
- Strategic spend management and budget reporting of direct materials and spend
- Identify new supplier candidates and continue to drive continuous improvement within the supply base
- Implement, Maintain, and Manage direct contracts with the ability to negotiate contractual terms as needed
- Develop relationships with internal stakeholders to anticipate requirements and meet the business requirements
- Support the development and implementation of Purchasing Strategies
- Strong ability to manage material flow, this includes logistics, inventory, and material flow within Apex manufacturing facilities
Requirements:- U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or Equivalent Business Degree
- 3-6 years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Operations
- Demonstrated track record of cost reduction achievement
- Demonstrated track record of on time delivery of goods and services
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Strong presentation skills and the ability to interface with leadership
- Strong analytical skills and ability to breakdown data, spend, and purchasing data to drive continuous improvement
- Willingness to travel as needed for site visits and customer engagements
