As a global pioneer in oil-free centrifugal chiller technology with an expanding portfolio of thermal management solutions, Smardt is dedicated to delivering high-efficiency and energy-saving systems for industries, real estate developments, health care and educational centers worldwide. We operate manufacturing facilities in the US, Canada, Germany, China, and Australia, with a team of over 900 employees. With a focus on reliability, performance, and environmental stewardship, Smardt continues to redefine industry standards through advanced engineering and a commitment to a more sustainable future.
What We're Looking For:
The Supply Chain Specialist is a member of global supply chain management team. This role is responsible for partnering with key stakeholders in the region and global to build robust supply chain and improve material cost competitiveness by effectively managing supplier relation, optimizing supply base, implementing category strategy and global procurement process.
This is an on-site role at our Phoenix facility.
What You'll Do:
- Develop regional supply chain strategy action planning and ensure alignment with business need and global supply chain strategy.
- Deliver KPI of saving and TWC improvement.
- Manage the global relation with selected critical suppliers who have global network and/or global manufacturing footprint.
- Implement strategy sourcing with integrating category management, including establishing strong relation with strategic suppliers, consolidating spend to achieve competitive cost and best commercial terms, driving supplier VAVE, conducting competitive bidding, build and optimize price model.
- Drive more lead cost country sourcing especially China/Mexico sourcing to keep competitive supplier base.
- Early involved in NPI and product VAVE, source suppliers on time and at or below targeted cost.
- Develop and improve supplier management program, including supplier selection, approval & registration process, supplier assessment scorecard and deactivation.
- Design and improve procure-to-pay process by working with FIN/Material/IT.
- Collaborate with operations closely to drive supplier performance improvement in delivery and quality. Work with quality & supplier in warranty resolution and cost recovery.
- Develop and execute supply chain continuity plan to proactively mitigate risk and protect revenue.
- Be involved in designing and implementing global procurement infrastructure, including global purchasing policy and process, contract management, vendor master administration platform, e-tools.
- Lead supplier selection and cost reduction in major IDM towers, including MRO/Professional service/IT/Logistics/FM etc.
- Work with FIN to deploy Standard roll & PPV outlook and tracking.
What You'll Bring:
Experience:
- 3 years' experience in sourcing management.
- Proven experience in cost analysis and establishing a cost model.
- HVAC industry knowledge: familiar with commodity markets and HVAC industry suppliers (local, regional, global).
- Experience with Air Handling Units is an asset.
- Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage and manage key stakeholders and suppliers.
- Strong negotiation skills to negotiate across all levels.
Education/Certifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or manufacturing
- CSCP, CPIM, CPSM certifications are assets.
Core Competencies:
- An analytical, problem solver.
- Results-oriented with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines.
- Commercially and financially astute with previous experience managing budgets.
- A self-starter, working within a global team.
- Highly accountable.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation.
- Health and Dental Benefits from day one.
- 401K matching program.
- A collaborative global environment with opportunities for growth.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Smardt is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
As part of our hiring process, Smardt conducts background checks in compliance with applicable laws.
Please note that Smardt does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Services Agreement with agency/recruiter, we will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee.
Skills Required
- At least 3 years of experience in sourcing management
- Experience with cost analysis and establishing cost models
- Knowledge of the HVAC industry, commodity markets, and HVAC suppliers
- Experience with Air Handling Units
- Strong relationship management skills with stakeholders and suppliers
- Strong negotiation skills across all organizational levels
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or manufacturing
- CSCP, CPIM, or CPSM certification
- Analytical and problem-solving ability
- Ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines
- Commercial and financial acumen with prior budget management experience
- Ability to work independently within a global team
- High accountability and results orientation
What We Do
Smardt is a global pioneer and leader in the manufacturing of high-efficiency, oil-free centrifugal chillers. The company specializes in energy-efficient cooling solutions for diverse sectors, including data centers, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing, utilizing magnetic bearing technology to significantly reduce power consumption and maintenance costs while contributing to global environmental sustainability.
