Senior Supply Chain Manager

Rolls-Royce•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity as Senior Supply Chain Manager to manage and lead a team of functional specialists to achieve world class supplier performance and relationships. The SSCM will seek to continuously improve and deliver integrated supplier performance across quality, cost and delivery for their commodities / business area, working across both internal and external functions and stakeholders to act as a single supplier focal point to deliver the business requirements. They will act as the escalation point for the SME on all aspects of supplier management.

Requirements

Associate degree with 10+ years of Leadership, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or Manufacturing Operations experience, OR Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of Leadership, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or Manufacturing Operations experience, OR Master’s degree with 6+ years of Leadership, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or Manufacturing Operations experience, OR PhD degree with 3+ years of Leadership, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or Manufacturing Operations experience, OR 12+ years of Leadership, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or Manufacturing Operations experience in lieu of a degree
Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident

Nice To Haves

BA degree or equivalent or significant industry experience
LEAN, DMAIC process, practical problem-solving knowledge
Purchasing and supply chain management experience
Understands manufacturing processes and cost drivers (as required)
Global outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures and ways of working
Proven track record of delivering results.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the effective operational supplier relationship management through an appropriate and effective engagement framework, including leadership of Supplier Business Reviews
Build and maintain effective relationships with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external to the Supplier Management function in order to integrate priorities to deliver the business’ results
Lead the team's compliance to relevant operating processes and governance (RRPS)
Responsible for continuous improvement of the operating system
Lead a team of functional specialists to achieve continuous improvement in supplier quality, delivery and cost performance and ensure operational performance requirements are met
Lead the deployment of risk management practices to assess, communicate and mitigate supply chain risks