Supply Chain Manager

The Supply Chain Manager will lead a team of buyers to define, develop and improve the supply base and ensure it's support to programs. You'll establish priorities to maintain production schedules to ensure program milestones and delivery requirements are met, as well as coordinate with executive management, program management and other department managers to ensure the company's material, planning and production objectives are accomplished.

You'll function as a supply chain liaison within the business by collaborating with Operations, planning, and the logistics groups. You'll drive innovation by maximizing capabilities of current procurement management systems and seek out new advancements in technology and process. You'll drive the supply chain discovery process, drive implementation and deployment for complex projects. You'll ensure meaningful supply chain KPIs (key performance indicators) are set, measured and communicated across the organization to drive visibility on goals, as well as provide leadership to direct reports, including responsibility for your department's performance.

Job Responsibilities:

Act as the internal and external focal point for all matters relating to procurement of major equipment for their respective equipment category

Responsible for ensuring Purchase Orders are executed that meet project specifications, schedules, and budgets

Ensure major equipment POs are successfully carried out from signing to final payment, coordinating heavily with Sourcing and Logistics as needed

Leading purchase requests through the approvals process

Responsible for coordinating with Project Management and Engineering Track, handle and ensure vendor KPIsSupports finance with investor or lender communication through pulling data to support procurement efforts on equipment.

Assist with facilitating warranty claims through CODFirst point of escalation when Procurement Execution issues arise

Responsible for training Specialists to be successful including crafting/implementing SOPs, assigning trainings to fill knowledge gaps, and ensuring employees have SMART yearly goals and are evaluated fairly against them Ensure team member workload is distributed equitably and that team sizing is appropriate to future project pipeline

Lead process improvement initiatives as they relate to Procurement Execution Cultivate positive relationships inside and outside of the company

Represent the company by demonstrating things we value and culture assigned

Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications /

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a related field of study3-4 years of relevant experience may substitute for required education

Prefer a candidate with both development and production experience skills

In-depth working knowledge of commodity, Category and Sourcing Management Background in manufacturing timelines and requirements Ability to read and understand technical requirements

Experience working in Supply Chain supporting government contracts

Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance

Proficient negotiations skills

Candidate must have Supply Chain Management skill

Working Conditions This job operates in a professional office, laboratory, and manufacturing environment. The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, hand tools, power tools, ladders, machines, and fumes. May be required to use protective clothing, or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves, or shields.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position requires the ability to perform a wide range of strenuous physical and manual tasks indoors and outdoors. Physical ability to stand and walk 0-2 hours at a time up to 6-8 hours total in a day.

Requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently, and 75 pounds occasionally.

Tendeg is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other protected…