Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager (Project Management)

The Manager of Supply Chain is responsible for leading the Zahner Supply Chain function, ensuring the strategic direction for all purchasing, sourcing, and logistics activities in alignment with company financial and operational objectives. In addition to management duties, this position requires a willingness to manage the commodity and raw material purchasing process, ensuring that all necessary goods and services are acquired at the best possible value while maintaining quality standards.

As manager of the team, this role ensures strategic cost control, risk mitigation, and vendor/supplier management.

• Team Leadership:
  Provide day‑to‑day management of the supply chain team to ensure process effectiveness and sound decision‑making considering company objectives, priorities, and operational needs.
• Strategic Direction:
  Working with the SVP of Operations, ensure the short‑ and long‑term supply chain needs of Zahner are understood and forecasted to support both project and product business requirements in the area of material and supplies purchases, sub‑contractor/sourcing needs, inventory, and logistics/fulfillment.
• Procurement Strategy Development:
  Create and implement cost‑effective plans for purchasing goods and services that align with business goals.
• Commodities:
  Act as subject‑matter expert on commodity trends and Supply Chain lead‑times. Make well‑thought‑through suggestions to internal stakeholders.
• Internal
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with Sales, Pre‑Construction, and Operations to keep them informed, understand their needs and ensure procurement processes support overall business objectives.
• Supplier Selection & Quotations:
  Support the process of sourcing and selecting new material suppliers by conducting appropriate selection/quotation processes.
• Supplier Management:
  Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, evaluate their performance, and ensure strong lines of communication.
• Negotiation & Contracts:
  Support the process to secure favorable terms, prices, and agreements with suppliers by participating in the negotiating of contracts and finalizing purchase details.
• Risk Management:
  
  Analyze data to anticipate potential problems like shortages, develop risk management procedures, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Performance Monitoring:
  Track key metrics, document procurement activities, and prepare reports for management on spending and performance.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Continuously investigate opportunities for cost savings through potential new sources for necessary services or implementation of new processes.
• Supply Chain Team Support:
  Understand, support, and back up all supply chain team members as required.

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, construction management, finance, business administration, or related concentration.
• 7 years of relevant experience across various Supply Chain disciplines.
• 3 years of direct experience purchasing and negotiating with suppliers in raw metal materials.
• 3 years of purchasing, sourcing, and/or logistics experience in manufacturing or metal fabrication environment.
• 3 years of experience supervising/managing the performance of others.
• Strong analytical skills, problem‑solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with a teamwork mentality and growth mindset.
• Strong capabilities in negotiation, strategic thinking, and adaptability.
• Full familiarity with MS Office tools with strengths in the development and use of Microsoft Excel.

• 10 years of relevant experience across various Supply Chain disciplines.
• 7 years of supply chain management in manufacturing, fabrication, or construction industry.
• Previous responsibility for strategic planning.
• Deep understanding and experience with vendor relationship management and contract negotiation.
• Advanced knowledge of database management or Microsoft Excel.

The physical demands represent requirements to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable…