Supplier Integration Manager SPARC Assembly
Devens, MA - USA
Job Summary
Join the power movement as a Supplier Integration Manager- SPARC Assembly
The Supplier Integration Manager will lead all supply chain activities for the SPARC Assembly team: strategic sourcing tactical procurement and supplier management. They will be embedded within the project and engineering teams. They are accountable for meeting the internal customers needs with a specific focus on capital equipment tooling consumables and services. They will be hands-on in the development implementation and execution of sourcing strategies for SPARC and beyond.
- Develop and optimize purchasing business processes including purchase order approvals contract management and others for all parts subassemblies finished goods equipment and/or services
- Lead sourcing and category based initiatives to identify and select best value suppliers and mitigate risk; Drive sourcing projects coordinating cross-functionally
- Prepare and execute negotiations for contracts and agreements coordinating with legal counsel where necessary to finalize contracts and statements of work
- Adhere to all supply chain policies procedures guidelines and instructions including those regarding the procurement of materials intellectual property and export compliance
- Provide constant clear and timely updates to internal customers
- Ensure process adherence for strategic sourcing and purchase orders placement/management
- Coordinate planning and scheduling activities with the assigned planners in a matrixed organization (functionally reporting to the head of Supply Planning)
- Report out on project status risks and issues to the supply chain and the systems leadership teams; Act as an escalation point to solve issues
- Monitor suppliers throughout the execution of the contracts with support from the assigned Supplier Development engineers
- Support cost savings initiatives lead time improvement projects and quality improvement projects
- Define or collaborate on project procurement or commodity strategies
- Visit suppliers as necessary to conduct business reviews or check on project milestones
- Bachelors degree in the field of Supply Chain Engineering Business Finance or other related field
- 5 years related work experience in a manufacturing supply chain engineering or other relevant supplier-focused environment
- Proven experience in supporting critical new product introduction activities for highly technical products
- Deep understanding of supply chain and ERP best practices
- Ability to communicate with internal engineering manufacturing and suppliers in a collaborative way
- Ability to negotiate complex contracts
- Organizational and project management skills
- Customer service mindset and entrepreneurial spirit
- Exceptional creative problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrate integrity respect attention to detail collaboration creativity and agility
- Ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic environment
- Ability to earn trust maintain positive and professional relationships and strengthen our culture of inclusion
- Masters degree in the field of Supply Chain Engineering Business Finance or other related field
- Previous experience in a high growth environment
- Experience with managing supply chain activities in tooling consumables services or indirect sourcing
- Experience with assembly teams
- Perform activities such as typing standing or sitting for extended periods of time
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call regularly
- Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat cold noise fumes strong magnets lead (Pb) high voltage high current pressure systems and cryogenics
Required Experience:
Manager