Senior Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

Virtex is hiring a Senior Supply Chain Manager that establishes and implements a vision of supply chain excellence. Manages activities of personnel engaged in purchasing and distributing materials, equipment, and supplies in an organization by performing the following Essential Duties and Responsibilities;
Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage all aspects of the Material Procurement functions including supervision and coaching of department personnel.
• Builds partnerships with suppliers aimed at improving vendor performance.
• Search, locate and approve new vendors, wherever applicable, with support from Quality and Engineering.
• Quote, negotiate, and secure orders of materials to support production and other internal requirements.
• Maintain and continually improve supply chain processes, documentation, and applicable records.
• Responsible to represent material procurement in contract review & approval.
• Participate in internal and vendor audits.
• Establish and realize cost reduction, supply chain improvement and vendor performance goals.
• Determine make/buy decisions.
• Create, update, and maintain function policies and procedures in accordance with ISO
  9000/AS9100 requirements and corporate policies to assure compliance.
• Update and maintain accurate standard costs & accurate vendor lead times.
• Record and approve daily time and attendance for purchasing personnel and inventory personnel.
• Actively participate in activities/meetings with function leaders.
• Submit supply chain function performance reports as requested by management and corporate.
• Work closely with Engineering Development team during development and NPI to assure timely purchase of materials for development and launch/ramp of product.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field; 7-10 years related experience.
• Experience in managing material procurement in at least 7-10 years.
• Experience and knowledge of working with defense contractors and government business is preferred.
• MS Office and ERP/MRP proficiency and understanding preferably Macola or Syteline.
• Excellent communication in both verbal and written.
• Read and understand mechanical specifications and electronic components.
• Procurement and negotiation skills a must.
• Strong logical and prioritizing skills required.
• Proven track record of people management and development.
• U.S. Person required for this position, includes but is not limited to, U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents.

PPI/Time Zero, Inc. dba Virtex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Must be Permanent Resident, U.S. Citizen or equivalent. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, severe/morbid obesity, medical condition, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alien or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.