Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As the Materials Program Manager, you will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Actively participate in the development of new products to ensure appropriate and timely material release, supplier establishment and inventory systems to support timely product launches.
• Provides expansive thought leadership and collaborates with cross-functional teams around ensuring new products meet cost, quality, functionality, schedule, product launch and production objectives
• Drive team to meet product external BOM cost targets
• Ensure programs have the appropriate resiliency to prevent delays due to issues within the Supply Chain
• Works directly with multi-function teams and suppliers to address issues that may impact schedule and supply
• Works closely with senior stakeholders to align on product sourcing plan and cost objectives
• Tracks program expenditures for new product programs
• Attends and participates in various program related meetings; Core Team, Phase Exits, etc. as representative from Procurement.
• Interface with Sourcing Team and Supply Managers, during product transfer, to ensure a smooth hand-off of material requirements

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven 5+ years of related materials program management experience with deep understanding of best-in-class procurement business practices
• Recent background (3-5 years) in data storage, server and related advanced electronics and mechanical components and products, preferred
• Demonstrated “hands on” leader with an eagerness to contribute and deliver results
• Highly collaborative by nature; transparent and open-minded
• Proven data driven problem-solver with a tendency to be practical and innovative
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Consistently works on complex assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues
• Excellent communicator with a strong sense of professionalism with the ability to effectively present at all levels of the organization
• An influencer, able to drive consensus across stakeholders
• Accountable and self-motivated individual with ability to work under pressure with changing priorities and limited information
• Anticipative and forward thinking
• A strong sense of integrity and dedication to ethical business practices
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word). Experience with ERP/MRP systems required.