Manager, Material Support

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bombardier Transportation GmbH is seeking a Manager, Material Support at the Opa Locka Service Center. Day shift, Regular status, Requisition 15329. You will lead buyer/planner activities, oversee sourcing, contract negotiations and process improvements to ensure on-time, compliant material flow.

You will manage teams, coordinate with departments, resolve discrepancies, and drive cost savings while maintaining high service levels in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in buyer/planner, warehouse, stockroom, or material handling roles.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s in Purchasing, Business, Marketing or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Strong computer skills for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, and inventory systems.
• Skilled in contract interpretation, negotiation and financial analysis within assigned areas.
• Able to plan and organize workload across multiple projects and teams.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to coach and develop staff.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of process improvement methods and inventory controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform supervisor responsibilities: hiring/firing, training, scheduling, and performance monitoring.
• Monitor projects and customer service metrics and report status to management.
• Oversee sourcing and vendor selection for parts, materials, services.
• Meet with vendors to negotiate price, delivery, quality and quantity.
• Manage vendor and carrier contracts to ensure agreed services.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues.
• Coordinate with departments to solve delivery or material issues.
• Review and improve processes for buyer/planner functions.
• Lead special projects on inventory, vendor issues, or credits.
• Address performance issues with vendors and carriers to drive improvements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable packaging and import/export regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Planning

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Process improvement

Inventory control

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Purchasing

Business/Marketing degree or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory management systems

Web-based applications

Job description

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.
Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program

What are your contributions to the team?

• Perform supervisor responsibilities and recommend related actions, for example, hire/fire, disciplinary actions, PMP, training and certifications, work assignments, scheduling vacation, and monitoring attendance
• Monitor sustaining activities, projects, and levels of customer service (e.g., performance metrics) for buyer/planner functions and report status, issues, and risks to management on a scheduled basis
• Oversee sourcing and vendor selection for aircraft parts, components, material, and/or related services
• Meet with vendors and carriers to negotiate contract items, for example, price, delivery, quality, and quantity
• Administer vendor and carrier contracts to ensure provision of agreed upon service(s) and/or product(s)
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, errors, and payment issues
• Coordinate with other departments to resolve problems concerning delivery, component discrepancies, and lead times with internal and external suppliers
• Review, revise, and/or develop processes and guidelines in support of buyer/planner functions
• Perform special projects concerning, for example, inventory, vendor issues, and credit holds
• Meet with vendors and carriers to discuss and resolve performance issues, for example, delivery, quality, and quantity
• Facilitate team efforts to resolve complex inventory discrepancies to determine root causes of inventory discrepancies and develop recommendations for corrective action
• Review, revise, and/or develop processes and guidelines in support of material handling operations
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies and related issues
• Perform quarterly and annual reviews

How to thrive in this role?

• You would typically have 5+ years of experience in buyer/planner, warehouse, stockroom, and/or material handling role.
• You would typically have a minimum of 5 years management experience (preferred)
• You have a bachelors in Purchasing, Business, Marketing or a related field OR equivalent work experience.
• You have computer skills necessary to operate word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, inventory management, and web-based applications
• You are skilled in contract interpretation, negotiation and financial analysis concepts within assigned area(s)
• You have planning and organizational skills necessary to prioritize, assign, and coordinate workload of assigned area and employees within a multiple project setting
• You demonstrate strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to develop people and build a strong team
• You have interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a variety of individuals, departments, customers, vendors, and management
• You have working knowledge of process improvement methodology and application
• You have thorough knowledge of Repair Station System inventory process, cycle count, perpetual and work-in-progress inventory audits
• You have thorough knowledge of Internal, Federal, State and local regulations pertaining to proper packaging for transporting of hazardous materials
• You have working knowledge of FAA, JAA, TC and DOT regulations applicable to export shipments
• You have effective verbal / written communication and presentation skills
• You have basic knowledge of business law concepts(i.e.) definition of offer, acceptance, what constitutes an agreement and ownership (etc)

Bombardier is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.

JobManager, Material Support

Primary Location Opa Locka Service Center

ShiftDay job

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 15329 Manager, Material Support