Supply Chain Manager
About The Position
Attalon, within the Laser and Gimbal Systems Division, is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for our facility in Longmont CO. They will oversee the procurement of materials, goods, and services in order to fulfill the organization’s demands and specifications. This position relies heavily on the ability to build strong business relationships for long-term success and stability in supply chain. The role involves collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams on exciting and challenging product developments in the areas of high-energy lasers, gimballed assemblies, space-based optical telescopes, and active sensing. Responsibilities include overseeing Purchasing, Subcontract Management, Supplier Logistics, Shipping/Receiving Operations and associated staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Logistics or related field with 8+ years’ related experience or Master’s Degree in relevant field with 5+ years of experience
- Aerospace and Defense Supply Chain Management including procurement and supplier sourcing
- Experience with multiple ERP systems, especially IFS and Oracle
- Demonstrated success in contract negotiations
- Strong Supplier Evaluation and Relationship Management skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to secure preferential treatment from critical suppliers for Attalon’s needs
- Ability to understand and communicate technical information
Nice To Haves
- Strategic sourcing, especially related to precision opto-mechanical assemblies, laser systems and their components (Optical, Mechanical, Electrical)
- Supplier cost-control and schedule driven management
- Supplier Quality Assessment
- Familiarity with operations functions other than supply chain management (e.g. quality, inventory, Shipping/Receiving, and Configuration Management/Document Control)
Responsibilities
- Perform and lead procurement activities and Subcontract Management
- Management of and active participation within a small team of procurement specialists
- Supplier management, including developing and implementing strategic sourcing plans and establishing long-term relationships with key suppliers to realize cost savings and favorable terms
- Development of cost-reduction strategies
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers
- Negotiation for the best value of dollars spent
- Responsible for Supply Chain Department Budget
- Engage in supplier interactions which ensure on time delivery, ideal cost, and quality
- Responsible for improvement and periodic update of standard cost
- Responsible for selection and qualification of appropriate Attalon suppliers
- Responsible for timely and complete new component qualification process
- Responsible for overseeing Supplier Quality
- Incorporate production line checks and processes which, in concert with logistics, ensure timely introduction and conformance of new material prior to acceptance for payment or supply shortages
- Develop and implement “LEAN” processes to eliminate waste
- Advocate “LEAN” concepts in the office and serve as a “LEAN” leader for department employees
- Expediting and organizing material timelines to fulfill customer demands
- Communicate quality and conformance expectations and concerns with suppliers
- Partner with Sales to level material flow requirements through cost and other customer incentives
- Ensure integrity of supply, such as dual sourcing
- Maintain weekly KPI’s
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
