Supplier Integration Manager - SPARC Assembly

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…