Join the power movement as a Supplier Integration Manager - SPARC AssemblyThe Supplier Integration Manager will lead all supply chain activities for the SPARC Assembly team: strategic sourcing, tactical procurement and supplier management. They will be embedded within the project and engineering teams. They are accountable for meeting the internal customers' needs, with a specific focus on capital equipment, tooling, consumables, and services. They will be hands-on in the development, implementation, and execution of sourcing strategies for SPARC and beyond.
What you'll do:- Develop and optimize purchasing business processes including purchase order approvals, contract management, and others for all parts, subassemblies, finished goods, equipment, and/or services
- Lead sourcing and category based initiatives to identify and select best value suppliers and mitigate risk; Drive sourcing projects, coordinating cross-functionally
- Prepare and execute negotiations for contracts and agreements, coordinating with legal counsel where necessary to finalize contracts and statements of work
- Adhere to all supply chain policies, procedures, guidelines and instructions including those regarding the procurement of materials, intellectual property, and export compliance
- Provide constant, clear, and timely updates to internal customers
- Ensure process adherence for strategic sourcing and purchase orders placement/management
- Coordinate planning and scheduling activities with the assigned planners in a matrixed organization (functionally reporting to the head of Supply Planning)
- Report out on project status, risks and issues to the supply chain and the systems leadership teams; Act as an escalation point to solve issues
- Monitor suppliers throughout the execution of the contracts, with support from the assigned Supplier Development engineers
- Support cost savings initiatives, lead time improvement projects, and quality improvement projects
- Define or collaborate on project procurement or commodity strategies
- Visit suppliers as necessary to conduct business reviews or check on project milestones
What we're looking for:- Bachelor's degree in the field of Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance or other related field
- 5+ years' related work experience in a manufacturing, supply chain, engineering or other relevant supplier-focused environment
- Proven experience in supporting critical new product introduction activities for highly technical products
- Deep understanding of supply chain and ERP best practices
- Ability to communicate with internal engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers in a collaborative way
- Ability to negotiate complex contracts
- Organizational and project management skills
- Customer service mindset and entrepreneurial spirit
- Exceptional creative problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrate integrity, respect, attention to detail, collaboration, creativity and agility
- Ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic environment
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
Bonus points for:- Master's degree in the field of Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance or other related field
- Previous experience in a high growth environment
- Experience with managing supply chain activities in tooling, consumables, services or indirect sourcing
- Experience with assembly teams
Must-have Requirements:- Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call regularly
- Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics
$90,000 - $145,000 a year
Salary range for this full-time position + equity + benefits. The actual salary will depend on level, location, qualifications, and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.
Benefits include:
• Competitive compensation with equity
• 13 Company-wide Holidays
• Flexible vacation days
• 10 sick days
• Generous parental leave policy
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional growth opportunities
• Team-building activities
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