Supply Chain and Strategic Sourcing Manager

Opticool Technologies•Town of Webster, NY

About The Position

This position will be viewed as the subject matter expert and act as a resource for given commodities. The primary responsibilities will be to develop and implement sourcing strategies while managing the business relationships with suppliers of these commodities, direct the activities of department Planner/Buyers/Analysts in execution of these sourcing strategies, lead cross-functional teams (Engineering, Supplier Quality & Commercial) in the supplier selection process, negotiate, execute, and effectively manage supplier agreements, and establish and manage inventory levels throughout the supply chain in a cost-efficient manner considering the total cost of acquisition/ownership.

Requirements

BS/BA degree required
10+ years' experience in the following disciplines: supply chain management, strategic sourcing, general business management, demand or materials management, operational management utilizing traditional ERP systems, source-to-pay models, or other cloud-based systems
Working knowledge of Logistics, Incoterms, HTS, modes of transportation a must
Experience in Additive Manufacturing a must
Must develop a working knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its applicability to SCM
Must be able to demonstrate aptitude in purchase price cost analyses
Must be able to manage inventory levels. Hands-on utilization of MRP and Kanban replenishment
Ability to utilize competitive knowledge within the supply base to determine appropriate risk management/mitigation strategies
Negotiation techniques and presentation skills a must
Advanced written and verbal communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
Must be able to understand and interpret contractual language
Must be willing to travel locally and internationally
Critical thinking, decision making, complex problem solving, project management, expert in primary function(s), ability to lead, motivate and develop skills among colleagues
Global thinking: e.g., knowledge of FX, geopolitical events, commodity indices, etc.

Nice To Haves

MS/MA/MBA preferred
APICS certification and/or ISM certification preferred. Considered a strong plus and requirement for advancement
Knowledge of data science a plus
Specialized training in "lean manufacturing/lean enterprise" concepts a strong plus

Responsibilities

Ensure that standard costs, material groups, source data and other required material master items are correct and complete at time of new part set up and ongoing maintenance
Coordinate with Engineering to engage suppliers in design/process improvements in the concept phase of product development
Participate in New Product Introduction teams representing the supply chain function
Identify new sources of supply, along with Engineering, for new technologies, equipment, or processes being utilized in product development and the qualification of these new suppliers with Supplier Quality Engineering
Recommend existing or potential sources of supply and ensure that material is only procured from approved company suppliers
Identify long lead time and/or critical components and drive potential secondary sources to insure adequate or dual sources of supply on the corresponding materials so as not to impact Operations when the product is released to market
Develop materials plans at prototype and scale up phases including cost estimates, risk mitigation, and quality assessments
Coordinate with project manager & chief engineer to validate and ensure agreement on final costs
Develop and manage the implementation of commodity sourcing strategies
Identify critical first tier or 2nd tier components and suppliers that present a business risk to the company
Develop, recommend, and implement risk mitigation strategies for single, sole sourced, or high business risk components
Understand and publish trend analyses of cost drivers for commodities managed
Ensure database integrity of commodity materials or suppliers under management (e.g., Correct Pareto classification, A, B, C, material group or commodity code, supplier information etc.)
Engage other company facilities to ensure all impacted sites have input and are aligned to the commodity strategy
Establish and implement lean principles with suppliers as appropriate (e.g., pull replenishment Kanbans)
Negotiate and manage Kanban, consignment contracts or supply agreements with all suppliers in assigned commodity
Establish and maintain appropriate inventory levels that balance business risk with investment
Establish Kanban lot sizes and the appropriate amount of Kanbans in circulation within the supply chain
Identify and execute continuous productivity, cost and/or business process improvements with suppliers based upon key cost drivers. These improvements are to be documented
Manage, along with Supplier Quality Engineering, supplier performance metrics. For suppliers that do not meet the required levels, issuing Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCARs) or other performance improvement initiatives ensuring these are being completed as planned
Manage the business relationship with key suppliers
Ensure that business readiness/supplier capacity actions are communicated with suppliers periodically. Provide demand projections and monitor performance. Frequency of communication will vary depending upon the critical nature of the commodity or component and its corresponding availability
Proactively work with IT and suppliers to evaluate suppliers' cybersecurity protocols & readiness. This is a prerequisite for conducting electronic business
Strategic sourcing and implementation of all new parts required for ECO implementation. Appropriate disposition of parts affected by ECO change
Participate in and as needed, lead groups within the Supply Chain function on corporate sourcing initiatives
Initiate regular, periodic supplier meetings - either at supplier, or in-house to review performance, new opportunities, cost reductions, etc. Documents of record, meeting minutes etc. are to be maintained. Frequency will vary based upon the critical nature of supplier or raw material/component/sub-assembly supplied
Lead teams in new supplier qualifications when need has been identified (e.g., Strategic Outsourcing opportunities, existing supplier replacement etc.)
Assist Planner/Buyers/Analysts with difficult supplier management issues
Develop, as appropriate, asset reclamation strategies for inventory, scrap, and equipment
Develop professional skills of subordinates through coaching, mentoring, and training, as applicable