Manager, Projects & Indirect Supply Chain

Overview & Responsibilities

Purpose of the Job

• To direct, and manage all aspects of Purchasing and Supply Chain for indirect materials and services 

• Lead the Jeannette or Sodegaura Supply Chain organization to efficiently source materials and services with quality, on-time delivery and competitive cost.  

• Implement a single procurement process and consistent work instructions between all Elliott global locations

• Administer the Global Supply Chain Strategic Plan regarding assigned commodity responsibility as team member of the corporation's Global Purchasing Team.

Background and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration or a related field is preferred, or equivalent in related work experience. An advanced degree in Operations and Supply Chain Management and/or CPSM certification would be an added advantage 

• 10 years of relevant buying experience and minimum of 5 years of management experience as a proven leader.  Experience working in supply chain for a global company is an advantage

• Strong knowledge global supply chain practice and standards

• Thorough understanding of industry pricing strategies

• Strong understanding of project execution processes and standards

• Experience in purchasing and procurement of good and services to support a manufacturing, sales and service organization 

• Managerial experience to lead a team of Purchasing and Supply Chain 

• Good knowledge of all laws and regulations relating to procurement and contracts

• Knowledge of purchasing and supply chain systems, LEAN principles of planning and MRP/ERP systems often required

• Must have excellent general background in all phases of procurement and strong financial/commercial acumen 

• High competency level in MS Office applications, online SCM portals etc.

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Directs, supervises, and administers the daily operations of the Projects and Indirect Supply Chain group, including direct reports and matrix reports which support the corporate strategic plan.

• Trains, develops, coaches, mentors, appraises and helps select personnel.

• Recommends salary actions, promotions, transfers and terminations

• Global SCM Team Member in the creation, implementation, and measurement of the corporation's Global SCM Strategic Plan.

• Develops procedures, monitors, controls and develops buyers and suppliers to meet requirements for delivery, quality and cost.

• Supports decisions on outsourcing versus providing services in-house.

• Assures that procurement activities are performed in accordance with legal requirement company policies and procedures

• Supervises the negotiations or assists in the negotiation of price, quality and delivery.

• Collaborates with Supplier Quality to assess and qualify suppliers.

• Travels to supplier facilities to build relationships, conduct negotiations and evaluate performance.

• Collaborates with Sales and Applications Engineering to develop competitive offers to customers, obtaining quotations from suppliers who provide best total cost of ownership, quality and delivery.

• Manage vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity and reliability

• Develop, negotiate and administer purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers in support of organizational requirements

• Monitor supplier and vendor compliance with contractual agreements, quality standards and external regulations

• Measure and manage the vendor and supplier cost, quality and delivery performance

• Manage risk relating to quality, cost, delivery and supply of purchases

• Work with relevant departments to manage inventory requirements

• Develop and manage purchasing budgets and forecasts

• Direct continuous improvement of purchasing processes in line with changing organizational needs and market conditions

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