Strategic Sourcing Manager - Commercial Aircraft

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Job Title:

Strategic Sourcing Manager - Commercial Aircraft

Reporting To:

Manager Sr., AG Strategic Sourcing

Work Schedule:

Fully Remote or Hybrid if Local – Buffalo, NY

The Strategic Sourcing Manager, an individual contributor, develops/manages the execution of strategic sourcing plans including make vs buy, buy vs buy, or buy to make inputs. This includes Supply Chain network design and the identification, selection and development of suppliers. It also includes the creation, negotiation and management of supplier Contracts/Long Term Agreements (LTA’s) for the entire product life cycle for various commodities but not limited to machining, electronics, raw material or COTS item supporting all AG CAG sites.

As a Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will…

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and execute tactical and long term strategic sourcing plans for multiple parts and a variety of products within an assigned commodity grouping. This includes providing strategic input to the Make vs Buy business planning process, and leading Buy to Buy and Make to Buy supplier transitions.

• Research and identification of suppliers to achieve an effective Supply Chain network design based on quality, lead time, vendor managed inventory and total landed cost to achieve the required business objectives. Provide proposal support to the Business Sectors for current programs and new business pursuits.

• Be responsible for supplier selection after considering inputs and consulting with a cross functional team through a Supplier Selection process. Determines when products should be sourced to a single vendor or multiple vendors to mitigate risk, and provide continuity of supply and long term competitiveness.

• Develop new supplier capabilities/competencies through strategic supplier partnerships to generate competitive advantage. Establish and manage the required relationships, investment, training and resource requirements to successfully complete planned supplier development.

• Collaborate across the global Supply Chain organization and with other function business partners to analyze demand and supply trends, including the evaluation of lead times and total landed cost to identify and drive Supply Chain improvements. Continuously assess strategic sourcing requirements to define strategic sourcing policies, supplier contractual requirements, business objectives, initiatives, and priorities.

• Collaborate with the Contracts/Legal function to define, flow down and negotiate supplier contractual requirements. Be the senior escalation point for suppliers that are not performing in accordance with contractual terms and conditions. Assess and collaborate with other business partners to determine and manage appropriate actions required to address contractual related supplier performance issues.

• Manage Supplier New Product Introduction (NPI) in collaboration with Sector Program Manager.

• Relationship management for supplier partners to achieve effective global long term business partnerships. Includes support for the Regional and Site Supply Chain teams with supplier relationships and contract management.

Minimum Qualifications to be considered…

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject. A relevant advanced (graduate level) degree and/or Supply Chain Professional Certification is desirable.

• 5 years relevant global Supply Chain knowledge and leadership experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of compiling and negotiating contractual terms and conditions for long term supplier agreements.

• Proven collaborative leadership capability within a multicultural geographically dispersed environment. 

• Strong communication skills are required in the form of written, verbal and formal presentation

Our Benefits:

•        Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits on day one

•        Flexible planned vacation

•        Paid holidays

•        401(k) match, profit share, and employee stock purchase options

•        Tuition reimbursement programs

•        Inclusive company culture

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