Senior Supplier Integration Manager - Electrical Systems

What you'll do:

• Act as a primary strategic sourcing expert for their assigned project teams, focused primarily on new products development activities
• Own the costed bill of materials for purchased components for their assigned project teams, and co-lead cost reviews
• Own and drive the make/buy process for their respective systems
• Drive sourcing projects, coordinating cross-functionally and adhering to commodity strategies where applicable (including: gather and interpret technical and non-technical requirements, create or review statements of work, identify potential suppliers)
• Negotiate short and long-term agreements for parts, subassemblies, finished goods, equipment, and/or services
• Create and manage purchase orders
• Monitor suppliers throughout the execution of the contracts, with support from the assigned Supplier Development Engineer(s)
• Report out on project status, risks and issues to the supply chain and the systems leadership teams
• 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
• Negotiate internally and externally at high levels or with persons of influence frequently.
• Adhere to all supply chain policies, procedures, guidelines and instructions including those regarding the procurement of materials, intellectual property, and export compliance

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance or other related field
• 10+ years’ related work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience designing or sourcing equipment for industrial electrical systems (such as transformers, reactors, switchgear, power supplies and power generation systems)
• Demonstrated ability to interpret technical documents and estimate costs, estimate lead times, and identify the best value supplier
• Proven experience in supporting new product introduction activities for highly technical products
• Exceptional understanding of strategic sourcing skills and tools
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in a matrixed team environment
• Strong relationship building skills
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks
• Works with Integrity
• Strong Customer Service skills
• Remarkable problem-solving skills
• Works well under pressure
• Possesses excellent judgement
• Ability to read blueprints/drawings, interpret specifications and review statements of work
• General understanding of enterprise quality system functionality (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, TS16949, etc.)
• General understanding of ERP systems and MRP logic

Bonus points for:

• Master’s degree in the field of Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or other related field
• Previous experience in a start-up or high growth environment
• Previous experience sourcing engineered systems and complex work packages
• Previous experience with new product introduction or sourcing for research and development
• Experience with financial control systems or cost accounting structures

Must-have Requirements:

• Perform extended activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, sitting, etc.
• Perform extended periods of phone or teleconference work
• Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call regularly; travel expected to be minimum 25% including International travel
• 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