Manufacturing and FabricationStrategic SourcingSupplier Management
Useful technologies
AribaExcelPowerPointSAPWord
Required qualifications
Field of studyBusiness, Supply Chain (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Original posting
Note- This position will be primarily based in our facility located in AZ and the ideal employee is required to work on a hybrid schedule from that facility.
The FAB Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for all commercial activities with suppliers related to the FAB in Chandler Arizona. Our ideal candidate would have extensive experience with Manufacturing and Fabrication domain with experience in Pricing, Contracts negotiation and Supplier Management.
Responsibilities
Coordinates purchasing activities with stakeholders to secure product/service in a cost effective & timely manner
Specific expertise in supporting Manufacturing/FAB, Production facility required
Experience negotiating large capital equipment purchases and Chemicals, Products, Services, Software, etc.
Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions from Business Area Stakeholders/Partners
Evaluates quotes for accuracy and documents information needed on Purchase Order (PO) (delivery details, etc.)
Coordinates processing of PO and/or Change Order for suppliers
Conducts RFI, RFQ, RFP with suppliers in collaboration with stakeholders
Works with supplier and stakeholder to negotiate best price and terms
Recommends cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis or alternative sourcing
Achieves significant savings on negotiations (new and repeat business)
Requires domestic and global expertise of assigned commodities/categories
Negotiates contract terms and conditions in collaboration with Legal and Contracts Manager
Manages category strategy, supplier selection, and supplier management/governance
Provides summary related to supplier deals or status to executives
Assists in the on boarding and screening of new suppliers
Utilizes P-card to make low dollar, less strategic purchases
Acts as a steward of the company’s budget
Qualifications
15 years experience with supply chain/sourcing/procurement/buying required
15 years experience with SAP/Ariba (preferred) or similar MRP system required
Requires flexible Hybrid format with time spent in FAB as needed to support the business (~2 days/week)
Able to work in high-volume, fast-moving environment with daily deadlines and re-prioritization
Strong interpersonal skills and team player attitude
Strong verbal, written, communication, and English skills
Excellent Excel, PowerPoint, Word skills required
Able to work independently and/or in a team culture
Undergraduate degree in business or related field (supply chain).
Very little travel required (-10%)
Job is individual contributor but collaborates with colleagues in same and associated groups
Job is full time with flexible work hours and ability to work remote while spending some time in FAB office
Relocation not available
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Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Assistance Plan
Adoption assistance
Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
The above benefits exclude students.
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