Supply Chain Director

Supply Chain Director

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with product development, hardware engineering and operations on new product development and product enhancement programs to ensure effective sourcing of materials to meet specifications, material requirements, and pricing from suppliers.
• Actively seek creative Purchasing / Supply solutions to optimize cost and value equation.
• Develop relationships in the marketplace to understand and stay abreast of industry changes which may impact various business management programs as it relates to pricing trends and new products. .
• Monitor and report on cost trends for key commodities impacting product categories.
• Develop and meet inventory goals for the company by which effectively balance cash- flow, industry leading product lead-times, and inventory turn rates.
• Working with the legal team to ensure all supplier contracts are complete, properly executed, and have considered all cost variables, including the unbundling of freight.
• Work with logistics in determining optimal delivery terms, rates, and freight class.
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production, and distribution capabilities, transportation cost, and supplier's reputation and performance history.
• Enhance supplier development by communicating performance standards, developing joint improvement initiatives, and actively soliciting formal feedback.
• Negotiate resolution with suppliers relative to quality and service issues.
• Provide feedback to senior level representatives of suppliers on quality and delivery performance to assure continuous improvement in those areas.
• Utilize strategic sourcing tools to sustain continuous cost reduction initiatives for product BOM Cost.
• Assist in the development of a distribution infrastructure that supports our clients in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
• Ensure Purchasing / Supply contingency plans and strategy are up-to date and easily activated in the event primary suppliers are unable to perform as required.
• Responsible for all inventory counts including cycle, monthly, quarterly and annual physicals.
• Monitoring all the current projects to ensure items needed are up to date
• Represent a professional, respectful, and courteous manner when interacting with co-workers, members, and suppliers. Team work skills are critical.
• Promote the achievement of corporate goals and objectives.

Requirements:

• Occasional domestic U.S. and International travel required
• 10+ years’ experience in Purchasing / Supply Materials Management and procurement, preferably in a technology or technical product company
• Strong computer skills with ERP experience and ability to learn and master new software programs
• Management experience
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong ability to be self-directed
• Good business judgment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as a member of the team
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines in a complete manner