Title: Strategic Supply Manager - Major Structures Location: Albuquerque, NM
Duration: 1 year contract Experience Required: 10+ Years Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not
limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned. The SSM will lead the
cross-functional Commodity Management Team (CMT) for the assigned
commodities/products to include, but not limited to: 1) selecting suppliers to
meet the overall goals and objectives; 2) negotiate supplier contracts; 3)
ensure proper contract administration; 4) manage supplier relationships
strategically to ensure technical, manufacturing, quality, product support and
logistics needs are met and to ensure a continuity of supply; 5) manage
supplier and commodity improvement objectives. Key business processes that the
SSM will manage include, but are not limited to the following: Manage the
cross functional (CMT) Formulate and communicate supply base strategy Lead the
team in selecting suppliers Negotiate contracts Through the CMT ensure proper
contract administration Perform supplier capacity, capability, quality,
delivery and cost analysis and implement closed loop corrective actions or
action plans for improvement Engage with the appropriate levels of the
supplier’s organization to ensure two-way communication, problem resolution,
strategic alignment, and synergy Ensure closed loop change management
processes on engineering changes, schedule changes and part transitions Manage
ongoing costs and cost reductions Conduct supplier business reviews Account
for and manage company assets on site at the supplier In addition, the SSM
will stay current with industry trends, technology and suppliers and recommend
and initiate proactive improvements and solutions such as: Monitor industry
and supplier’s financial health and ownership and initiate mitigation plans as
necessary. Based on industry technology and trends, provide recommendations on
products and technology to be utilized in the aircraft designs Observe geo-
political developments around the world and recommend and initiate proactive
mitigation plans as necessary. JOB SPECIFICATIONS Required: Bachelor’s Degree;
engineering degree preferred 10 years + working experience post degree Proven
track record in managing aerospace major structures Cross function team
management Strategic supplier management, including supplier selection
Expertise in negotiating and administering contracts Strong experience in
supplier certification, auditing supplier capacity, quality and business
processes and capabilities and enacting performance improvements Experience in
and strong aptitude for dealing with and resolving commercial business issues
Basic familiarity with supply chain management principles, practices and tools
including, but not limited to MRP; document management systems and demand
flow. Process mapping, lean manufacturing and variable data management
experience and skills Strategic supplier relationship management experience
Experience dealing with VP, President and CEO levels Assertive and can
interject and intercede to force necessary work and changes to reach the
objectives Strong communication skills both written and oral with all levels
of management both internally and externally Self-starter and work with
minimal supervision Available and willing to travel, including overseas if
required Understand fiduciary responsibility and limitation Preferred
Engineering Degree Experience with SAP