Supply Chain Manager

Electrical Power Products • Des Moines, IA

5d

About The Position

The Supply Chain Manager will lead and direct the routine functions of the Procurement department as well as develop a strategic plan for sourcing including relationships with suppliers. The Supply Chain Manager will oversee EP²’s supply chain including supplier evaluation, pricing negotiation, delivery scheduling, and inventory management.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of procurement, inventory management, and supply chain processes including inventory optimization, safety stock modeling, and supply chain risk management.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Engineering or related field and at least 5 years of experience with proven success in supplier relationship management within manufacturing, preferably in engineered-to-order industries.
• Proven experience leading and managing a team.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced data analysis experience with statistical forecasting tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy that optimizes project cost quotation accuracy, incoming material flow and timing, supplier performance, and production readiness.
• Oversee procurement activities and develop procurement strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing, supplier reliability, and alignment with project schedules and specifications.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of procurement professionals and foster accountability, collaboration and teamwork.
• Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, and project management teams to synchronize material needs with production timelines.
• Monitor inventory levels, ensuring adequate stock is maintained for all necessary supplies and materials while avoiding overstocking and minimizing waste.
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to negotiate terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Analyze supply chain performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement process improvements. Identify potential schedule disruptions and develop a contingency plan.
• Partner with internal teams (quotations/estimating, sales, operations, and finance) to align supply chain strategies with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements as well as requirements of customers.
• Ensure suppliers are reliable, cost-effective, and meet the company’s quality standards. Monitor supplier performance to assess the ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Provide insights, scenario modeling, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager