Supply Chain Manager, LS

Day & Zimmermann Company; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 107,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Life, AD&D and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

100% paid maternity leave for up to 12

Pet insurance

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann Company in Texas is seeking a Procurement/Supply Chain professional responsible for the management and execution of purchase orders, subcontracts, and supplier solicitations, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and schedules while maintaining SAP and overall Supply Chain compliance.

The role emphasizes sourcing strategy, negotiations, lifecycle oversight from RBL to closeout, risk management, and mentoring a team; strong leadership and analytics are needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance or equivalent business experience required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads sourcing strategies to improve supply chain performance.
• Leads proposal efforts including the development of the Supply Chain estimate and strategy, supplier solicitations and negotiations.
• Oversees Procurement/Subcontract lifecycle from RBL to PO/Subcontract closeout and administers procurements and subcontracts for clients.
• Reviews customer terms to develop required terms and flow-down provisions; provides guidance on disputes and risk management.
• Leads and mentors direct reports; monitors performance, conducts reviews, coaches and develops team members.
• Communicates with Supply Chain and site management to mitigate issues and ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Data analysis

Supply chain

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/ Supply Chain/ Engineering/ Finance or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for the management, issuance and execution of purchase orders, subcontracts, supplier solicitations and review of purchase order/subcontract terms. Collaborates with key internal stakeholders to ensure Customer requirements and schedules are met. Supports key operational stakeholders to ensure SAP and Supply Chain processes are in compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads the execution of sourcing strategies to improve supply chain performance through process, innovation, and capability development; Drives a culture focusing on process, compliance, metrics and tangible results; Contributes to the ongoing development of Supply Chain best practices across; Acts as a change agent to manage and influence change, drive customer focus, and accountability. 25%
• Leads the proposal efforts including the development of the Supply Chain estimate, Project/Program Procurement Plan and strategy, supplier solicitations and negotiations and supplier quality verification to ensure the proposal deliverables meets Client expectations. 20%
• Provides oversight and management of the Procurement/Subcontract lifecycle from preparation of the RBL to PO/Subcontract closeout; Develops and administers procurements and subcontracts for Munitions customers. 20%
• Reviews customer contractual terms to develop the required terms and conditions and flow-down provisions required for the procurement of goods & services; Provides guidance on disputes and risk management/mitigation including problem resolution, pre-qualification of Suppliers and identification of potential risk exposures relating to price and schedule. 15%
• Leads, guides, directs and mentor's direct reports; Monitors overall team performance, conducts performance reviews, coaches and develops team members. 10%
• Engages in timely communication with Supply Chain and site Management team of potential issues to ensure and/or mitigate impact to scheduled dates/deliverables to drive positive business outcomes. 10%

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Highly proficient in MS Office & SAP with the ability to train and develop staff in current and new technology.
• Advanced negotiation skills with high level of expertise in Purchase Order/ Subcontract review, interpretation and writing.
• Forward thinker with quick adaptability to change, possesses strong analytical skills to break paradigms and promote creativity within a matrixed organization. Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build strong relationships. Strong leadership and team building skills.
• Supply Chain professional with developed business acumen and the proven ability to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiencies through process improvement and innovation.
• Ability to analyze data from various systems/sources to determine opportunity/root cause. Possesses a passion for process and problem solving with a natural desire to simplify processes and optimize efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance or equivalent business experience Required
• 5+ years of experience Required

Candidates may be required to satisfy additional job-related requirements, including those established and controlled by third parties, as part of the selection process.

Compensation and Benefits

We care about our employees and it shows.

• medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage
• life, AD&D and disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off
• voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees' individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $107,200 - $160,800. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).