What we do:

Reporting to the Global Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Partnerships, the role is responsible for the development and implementation of supply chain plans including strategic sourcing plans, make vs buy inputs, supplier/partner identification, and selection, negotiating and closing high-value long-term agreements, supplier relationship management, supplier partnership and development as well as general contractual supplier support for all assigned Supernal engineering verticals. The position also manages projects/programs across the entire lifecycle, including proposal development, new product introduction, rate increase, and mass production to meet quality, total cost, delivery, and inventory goals.

What you can do:

• Leads the implementation of Supernal’s supply strategy including strategic sourcing and commodity plans simultaneously for assigned vertical(s) to achieve business requirements
• Identifies, selects & develops strategic supplier partnerships to generate new supplier capability or competency to generate competitive advantage. Includes determining required investment in training and development
• Supports and makes recommendations to facilitate Make vs Buy strategy decisions
• Evaluates the global market environment and make recommendations for sourcing strategies
• Develops channels of supply to achieve reduced lead time and inventory holding, increased quality, and delivery, and therefore lowest total cost
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Contract & pricing negotiation
• Ability to lead cross-functionally without formal authority, e.g., ability to influence decision-making at all levels of the business
• Provide informal mentorship for junior colleagues
• May require up to 30% of domestic and international travel
• Other duties as assigned

What you can contribute:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or business required; MBA/MS preferred
• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in the field of manufacturing preferred
• Experience in Aerospace and/or Automotive industries preferred
• Five (5) years of previous supervisory experience preferred
• Certification in Purchasing, Supply Chain, and/or Program Management preferred

You may also be able to contribute:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
• Self-motivated and forward-thinking
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite