Manager, Supply Chain Management

Responsible for the continuous identification, development and management of a diversified supply chain that supports company goals and initiatives. Establishes and manages relationships with qualified suppliers and monitors vendor performance. Oversees sourcing, request-for-quotes, quote analysis, cost negotiation, purchase order and delivery schedule releases, expediting, supplier performance and cost reduction programs. Manages staff and oversees operations within the procurement team.

• Studies market trends, interviews and negotiates prices and terms with suppliers. Initiates supplier leads utilizing national purchasing programs and preferred vendors. Recommends sources of supply; analyzes and acts upon quotations received, selects and awards business to suppliers.
• Develops and enforces enterprise purchasing policies and processes to align with the company’s strategic supply chain goals and initiatives.
• Determines and leads appropriate supplier specific ongoing monitoring plan with cross-functional teams with focus on operational business review meetings, issue management reviews, performance score carding, contract management reviews, risk management reviews etc.
• Establishes strong, collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to strategically develop, implement and optimize supplier management processes, tools, and policies to achieve performance objectives and mitigate risk.
• Partners with internal stakeholders on key initiatives to identify product and service requirements pertaining to equipment requirements, productivity and process improvements, and cost reductions.
• Leads Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), and Request for Quote (RFQ) exercises, compiles results, completes comparisons, and makes recommendations that help business leaders make sourcing decisions.
• Reviews, analyzes, and negotiates supplier agreements. Performs detailed contract reviews to ensure business and legal terms are aligned with company objectives while ensuring the best cost and services are provided.
• Recruits, selects, hires and evaluates performance of personnel to ensure all department needs are handled appropriately. Counsels and develops staff for personal and corporate advancement through career development, training programs and other resources as required for professional advancement.

• We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
• We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
• We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
• We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
• We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.

Note: The benefits described apply to full-time employees. Benefits for part-time, contract, and intern roles may vary.

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