We have an outstanding career opportunity for aSupply Chain Managerto join a leading Company located in theLos Alamitos, CAsurrounding area. Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000 Responsibilities : + Responsible for commodity management, strategic sourcing, operational purchasing, materials planning, indirect purchasing, sub-contract management, and supplier development for the company worldwide + Leads the development and execution of Global Supply Management sourcing strategies, policies, tactics, and objectives for all applicable global commodities that are linked with the subsidiaries, business, and manufacturing strategies + Responsible for developing and implementing supply chain best practices to enhance the supply chain performance and improve the profitability of the business + Responsible for developing commodity & supply strategies for the company, which will ensure the supply of quality material and continually drive for the lowest total landed cost + Develops, plans, organizes, and implements global contracting and procurement strategies and programs to increase operational efficiency and profitability + Builds a new supplier development team and develops new sources in best cost countries in alignment with new product and program requirements + Responsible for developing and implementing supply chain best practices to enhance customer service and improve profitability in integrated materials management + Develops new strategic direct and indirect suppliers to increase capacity for the company while reducing costs + Implement programs and practices to ensure the supply chain infrastructure is suitable to the scope and size of new programs + Conducts Supplier Production Readiness and risk assessments + Leads and manages a large team of buyers, project managers, expeditors, commodity managers, and supplier development managers to ensure an uninterrupted supply of quality materials to our organization while meeting annual cost-out goals + Categorizes the required vendor spend, to be managed via Long Term Agreements, to manage risk and liability and to optimize Total Landed Cost + Orchestrates the supplier performance evaluation process, determining and taking corrective action, as results require + Designs and leads contract and pricing negotiations with direct and indirect suppliers + Drive analytics and disposition of slow-moving inventory + Analyze inventories to lead projects to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, and optimize customer service levels + Develops standardized systems and controls for procurement, including RFP documentation, work authorization, purchase orders, and supplier schedules and LTAs + Develops and manages relationships with domestic and international suppliers and sub-contractors + Manages raw material inventory turns, receipts, Days payable outstanding, and purchase price variance + Forecasts inventory and indirect purchase receipts as inputs to the SIOP and Cash Management processes + Creates a sub-contract management strategy to increase the product scope of work we can bid on in future programs + Manages the flow down of customer contracts and requirements to the supply base + The SCM director will be setting up automated replenishment processes with direct material suppliers and outside process vendors including supplier schedules and consignment programs + This job description is not all-inclusive of all duties + Other duties may be assigned + Supervisory Responsibilities + Ability to oversee, monitor, and lead employees to ensure goals are met successfully Basic Hiring Criteria : + Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with major studies in business administration, accounting, or economics and seven years of progressively responsible experience in purchasing, of which three years must have been spent in the aerospace industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience + Comprehensive knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures in the industry including versatility in the techniques of specification writing + Extensive knowledge of markets, particularly local sources of supply of market practices and pricing methods + Knowledge of MRP, MAPICS Manufacturing software; Microsoft Excel, and Word Desired Qualifications : + Refined presentation skills and effective communication skills with executives + Exceptional negotiation skills within a matrixed environment with experience negotiating major contracts + Ability to effectively present information to medium and large groups including suppliers and customers + Exceptional interpersonal skills + Strong analytical skills to prepare cost out and make vs buy analysis + Excellent verbal and written communication skills Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. 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