Supply Line Manager

Davis Tool, Inc.

$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field; or Associate's degree with 2 years purchasing experience in manufacturing.
  • 5+ years of supplier management experience.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving and leadership abilities.
  • Proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, and email software.
  • Experience with planning/scheduling using MRP systems; APICS training is a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage supplier relationships and performance metrics.
  • Develop long-term supply strategies, including dual sourcing and contingency plans.
  • Quote and procure materials and services at competitive costs while considering quality and urgency.
  • Negotiate supplier contracts as necessary.
  • Coordinate purchasing with manufacturing and engineering to identify new suppliers and ensure timely material receipt.

Benefits

  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Life insurance and AD&D
  • 401k plan with match
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO)
Full Job Description
Davis Tool is looking for a Supply Line Manager for our leadership pipeline who wants to be challenged and perform hands on work including strategic sourcing, manufacturing and engineering support, day to day quoting and buying of materials and services, with a heavy focus on purchasing contracts and supplier management. This is an experienced level position.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Own supplier relationship management, including supplier performance metrics.
  • Develop long-term supply strategies for critical components/materials, including dual sourcing and contingency planning.
  • Quote and procure materials and services at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need, and negotiate supplier contracts as appropriate
  • Coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering to identify new suppliers, analyze proposals, negotiate prices and delivery, and ensure timely receipt of materials.


Competencies:
  • A Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business or equivalent education; or an Associates Degree in equivalent field with a minimum of 2 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
  • 5+ years of previous Supplier Management experience
  • Analytical Problem Solving and Leadership skills
  • Proficient in using Spread Sheets, Word Processing, and E-mail software
  • Proficient and adept with planning / scheduling using MRP systems. APICS training is desirable
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills


Salary: Depends On Experience

Benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Life and ADD
  • 401k with Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Holidays
  • PTO


To apply go to www.davistl.com/jobs. Resume required.

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