- Field
- Supply chain and procurement
- Location
- Frederick, MD
- Work model
- Onsite
- Level
- Manager
- Pay
- $140k to $160k
About the role
Manage and ensure collaboration among staff focused on purchasing, materials management and configuration management.
What you would own
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Effectively manage, evaluate and coach team comprised of Buyers, Engineering Production Services, Quoting Specialist and Proposal Administrator.
- Develop team with established goals/metrics and track progress, with emphasis on professional development.
- Maintain inventory levels to ensure on-time production while minimizing on-hand inventory.
- Continually drive for increased inventory turns.
- Continue programs of exploration for new suppliers and processes to achieve the optimum quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery.
- Provide management team with accurate and relevant data/metrics to drive continuous improvement and decision making.
- Remain current on industry trends, notifying relevant team members of potential issues/changes.
- Manage the Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP).
- Manage supplier relationships, lead negotiations, and track quality, price and delivery metrics.
- Modify processes and procedures for shipping, receiving, transport, and inventory control to reduce waste and increase throughput.
- Interface with Program Managers on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments.
- Ensure that company standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all materials and department functions.
What they are looking for
- SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of directly related experience in contract manufacturing industry.
- Electronics manufacturing experience a plus.
- Must have prior supervisory experience & strong people management skills.
- Must have significant experience with inventory control, logistics, materials requirement planning, supply chains, contract negotiations, and purchasing.
- REQUIRED/PREFERRED SKILLS High level of comfort with supply chain and inventory management systems.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills.
- Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a deep understanding of forecasting and budgeting.
- Extreme proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access required.
What they offer
- Supplemental insurance options.
Everything above is the hiring company’s own words, with the company name taken out. The name, the team, and the interview steps come with the first conversation.