Global Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager Job Lithia Florida USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

Position: Global Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager
Location: Lithia

Job Title:
Senior Manager, Global Purchasing & Supply Chain

Responsible to:
President SHD and Cambium Composites

Responsible for:
Purchasing Department, Supply Chain Strategy

Location:
Mooresville, NC

Work Times: 8a – 4:30p (Monday – Friday)

A degree of flexibility will be needed at peak periods.

Salary:
Full time, Exempt

$100,000 - $180,000 Annual

Overview

As the Global Purchasing Manager for SHD and Cambium Composites, you will be responsible for leading international sourcing strategies, managing end-to-end procurement, supplier relationships, and cost-reduction initiatives across multiple regions to ensure excellence in supply chain management for a rapidly growing materials business. This role is an active role, you will also be directly involved in purchasing and inventory daily activities across multiple sites in a high growth environment.

Ideal Person

The ideal candidate for this position will be a strategic thinker, a highly organized planner, and a strong leader who is able to lead a team and work in a fast flexible growth environment. Core capabilities would include supply chain management, supplier relationships, product introductions, supplier qualifications, inventory planning, and long range pricing contracts. Ideally, they will also have experience in logistics to manage the full end to end supply cycle, ITAR compliance, aerospace quality systems, import/export regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate current suppliers with a view to strategic development across businesses

Ensure supply chain risk mitigation at all times through supplier development and buffer inventory arrangements

Manage suppliers to develop enhanced long-term partnerships, monitoring quality, performance, price and compliance.

Identify new local suppliers where appropriate, working with Quality function to achieve supply approvals, to achieve best cost base while maintaining quality, technical standard and service

Negotiate best terms, pricing and supply agreements to minimize materials and services cost base for the business

Analyse global market trends to ensure optimal pricing and supply chain resilience

Monitor and report on market factors and report on price trends. Develop strategy to mitigate cost risks

Ensure compliance with international trade regulations

Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align procurement activity with demand, manage inventory levels whilst driving cost-saving initiatives.

Maximise benefit of Consigned inventory where appropriate

Develop, implement, and lead global procurement strategies that align with company objectives, focusing on cost efficiency and sustainability.

Lead and mentor purchasing staff, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.

Manage logistics supplier engagements and shipping rates for the businesses in the Group.

Manage large capex procurement activity as needed, ensuring best price and terms.

Oversee inventory levels and cycle counting activity to ensure accuracy of inventory usage.

To undertake and perform other duties from time to time as can be requested by the company.

Qualifications

Degreed in Supply Chain or Engineering or related discipline

Knowledge of the composite materials industry required

8+ years in procurement or supply chain management around aerospace materials

Experience in international sourcing of materials or composites

Experience in global logistics, customs regulations and compliance

Experience in a high growth environment

Experience with high asset led businesses

Skills and Ability

Culture and team fit is critical;

Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with all levels within the organization and suppliers.

Must have strong analytical abilities

Must have the ability to negotiate effectively

Must have strong data-driven…