JOB SUMMARY

Our client is seeking a Supply Chain Manager responsible for managing the procurement, timely delivery, and competitive pricing of purchased services and outsourced components critical to the organization’s operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Oversee the procurement of non-maintenance purchased services and outsourced components for the operations team.
2. Source and manage services such as painting, heat treating, machining, core making, metal casting, and assembly while building a high-quality vendor network in collaboration with leadership.
3. Coordinate the procurement and delivery of outsourced components (e.g., forgings, castings, steel fabrications) for multi-source and assembly projects.
4. Develop and maintain preferred and backup supplier lists based on pricing, delivery reliability, and quality standards.
5. Continuously evaluate suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, on-time delivery, and adherence to quality benchmarks, while addressing delivery and quality issues when needed.
6. Establish contracts, solicit quotations, and streamline quick-quote processes for key service providers.
7. Enhance supplier integration into the organization’s systems for tasks such as quotes, purchase orders, and inventory management.
8. Build and sustain strong relationships with key suppliers.
9. Provide suppliers with production forecasts to support lead times and capacity planning.
10. Issue and manage purchase and work orders as required.
11. Assign new work to approved suppliers based on compatibility, delivery performance, and other strategic factors.
12. Monitor supplier order statuses and ensure timely deliveries by resolving issues promptly.
13. Maintain accurate supplier lead times and collaborate with schedulers to provide precise order acknowledgment dates.
14. Implement supplier rating and audit systems for ongoing performance evaluation.
15. Share performance feedback with suppliers through regular scorecards.
16. Suggest and implement process improvements to enhance quality and reduce lead times.
17. Establish and maintain supply chain policies and procedures.
18. Coordinate with shipping teams to ensure timely and accurate shipment of products and documentation.
19. Verify that suppliers ship completed parts as specified and include required paperwork.
20. Contribute to Sales and Operations Planning meetings by providing forecasts and performance updates.
21. Ensure the ERP system reflects accurate supplier, routing, and component data.
22. Manage work order statuses by recording updates and ensuring prompt closures.
23. Optimize inventory policies and conduct periodic counts to maintain accuracy and financial integrity.
24. Perform additional duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Education :
• High School Diploma required.
• Associate’s degree in Business, Procurement, or related field and/or procurement certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Experience :
• 2–3 years of experience in purchasing and vendor management in manufacturing required.
• Foundry or machine shop experience is preferred.

• Skills & Competencies :
• Expertise in procurement and supply chain management principles.
• Familiarity with foundry and machining operations.
• Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, MS Office, and analytical tools.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and capable of effective decision-making.

• Personal Attributes :
• Professional, ethical, and team-oriented.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to change.
• Committed to efficiency and delivering high-quality results.