Job Description :
Supply Manager (Possible contract to hire role)
Foothill Ranch CA, 92610
4+ Months
Pay Rate: $DOE
Supply Manager
On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Supply Manager for a contract opportunity in Foothill Ranch, CA.
Looking for someone with 5-7 years of experience to take over Supplier Management functions related to product purchase pricing, cost reduction, contractual terms and management of vendor relationships. Possible temporary to regular position. Must have manufacturing experience!
Supply Manager Job Details
Responsible to manage a set of Strategic Suppliers and Smaller vendors. Accountable for all activities and results related to product purchase pricing, product cost reduction, contractual terms with those same vendors, management of vendor relationships including vendor selection and vendor performance in line with sourcing requirements and the vendor''s strategy.
Essential Functions of the position include, but are not limited to;
* Supplier Management: Manages the Strategic relationships at all levels within the companies from the dedicated Account Executive and Product Manager to CFO and VP of Sales.
* Establishes commercial framework through contracts for all relationships to ensure competitive advantage while minimizing commercial risk by negotiating consistent terms and conditions with all key vendors
* Lead the purchasing efforts of in the individually defined product arena.
* Analyzes market conditions within US and worldwide on material cost benchmark as well as product availability for his commodities.
* Approves and monitors all commercial claims established by vendor against or that has put forward to any vendor.
* Buying / Expediting - act as first point of escalation for the Buyers related to vendors.
* Bid Support: Provides Special Bid Pricing for vendor in light of specific large customer rollout.
* Promotes professional standards of operations within the function, utilizing the purchasing guidelines on business ethics and effectiveness. Acts as a coach to the buyers maintaining tactical vendor relationships.
* Develops and maintains efficient reporting programs, assess cost savings and vendor performance measures to fit with the business plan
* Proactively develop and implement strategic supplier relationships that deliver cost reduction, supply assurance, quality improvement and innovation
* Meet with suppliers to establish and maintain relationships, negotiate pricing and contracts.
* Work directly with internal departments to facilitate material sourcing and planning.
* Perform supplier assessments/audits to determine supplier capabilities.
* Identify supplier improvement and risk mitigation opportunities and manage these activities.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
* Bachelor''s degree (BA) from four-year College or university and 10+ years of direct experience in supplier relations/supply chain management required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
* APICS "Certified in Production and Inventory Management" (CPIM) and/or "Certified Supply Chain Professional" (CSCP) highly desired.
Supply Manager Start Date
ASAP
Supply Manager Assignment Length
4+ months