Job Title: Strategic Sourcing ManagerReports To: Allen Site GM
Position Summary:
The Strategic Sourcing Manager (SSM) is responsible for the end-to-end supply chain for the components and subsystems used in the manufacture of EagleNXT's drones, sensors and associated products for our Allen, TX site. The SSM is a key part of EagleNXT's global procurement team and will work with other SSM's to develop and execute an integrated sourcing strategy for all of EagleNXT's operations.
Essential Duties:
- Selects, evaluates and manages supplier relationships for assigned components and subsystems.
- Oversees day-to-day procurement activity for the Allen site, including issuing and reviewing purchase orders, coordinating RFQ and inbound logistics activities.
- Working closely with site leadership and Engineering, manages site inventory levels to meet working capital goals and fill rate expectations. Coordinates product lifecycle management activities with Product Management representatives.
- Develops and implements risk mitigation plans to ensure uninterrupted supply of critical components and subsystems.
- Leads supply chain localization efforts needed to ensure continued compliance with UAS "Blue List" requirements and other applicable rules and regulations for EagleNXT's products
- Monitors and continually seeks to improve KPI's related to cost, delivery, quality and service pertaining to EagleNXT's supply base.
Other Job-Specific Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or a related field
- A minimum of five years of related experience in a growing aerospace or electronics firm overseeing at least $5M in annual spend
- Strong negotiation skills
- Demonstrated experience in supporting rapidly scaling operations in both "Build to Order" to a "Mass Production" environment
- Experience working in a regulated industry with expertise in pertinent import/export regulations (e.g. FAA, ITAR, etc.) and quality system requirements such as ISO-9001 and/or AS-9100
- Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and NetSuite applications
- Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of the AgEagle organization plus customer and supplier personnel
Compensation:Competitive salary commensurate with experience will be offered
