Materials Manager
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The Purchasing/Supply Chain Manager will be a member of the Site Operations leadership team and will be a key resource for the procurement and inventory management of purchased parts in support of our production and prototype product builds.The ideal candidate will possess strong skills and a proven record of successfully executing in the following areas:- International procurement, logistics management, e-business initiatives, strategic sourcing, small business plans and cost reduction techniques. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Military/Aerospace experience preferred. - Provide leadership in a fast-paced environment to ensure expectations are exceeded relative to delivery, quality, cost, inventory and growth objectives.- Develop and implement aggressive material cost targets, using a strong knowledge of cost accounting, financial analysis and supply base negotiations.- Establish a global supply base to provide a product that meets annual quality, delivery, and cost expectations.- Support the negotiation and supplier selection process to facilitate make/buy objectives.- Execute commodity sourcing strategies, lead/support key contract negotiations and strategic supplier performance reviews.- Provide in-depth material management expertise to achieve world-class performance levels within the supply chain.- Lead interaction between suppliers and engineering to drive total cost productivity through concise and clear specifications that meet identified needs.- Selection and removal of suppliers in support of performance objectives, or manufacturing strategies.- Establish long term pricing with suppliers in support of objectives, and program profitability expectations.Position Requirements:- Bachelor's degree required in Supply Chain Management or related field. - 5-9 years of experience in a procurement and sourcing role in a production environment in support of complex components, fabrications, and machined parts.- Professional Certifications a plus - APICSOther Skills and Abilities:- Intimate knowledge of ERP configuration, manufacturing processes and systems.- Strong understanding of the make/buy process, FAI and extensive experience with ERP systems (Oracle a plus).- Experience in establishing new suppliers and the documentation and approvals required by OEMs.- Demonstrated ability to drive teamwork between groups and across functional teams.- Strategic planning/thinking skills, coupled with analytical and execution skills.- Demonstrated experience and success working in a fast paced, matrix environment satisfying multiple customers.- Must possess solid analytical skills in forecasting and anticipating production needs and capabilities.- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations in a fast-paced environment.- Strong interpersonal skills requiring the ability to resolve conflicting interests and obtain cooperation.