Supply Chain Specialist

Smardt Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

401K matching program

Opportunities for growth in a global,

Job summary

Smardt Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to join our Phoenix facility on-site. The role focuses on building a robust regional supply chain, improving material cost competitiveness, and partnering with key stakeholders regionally and globally.

You will lead strategy development, supplier management, and cost optimization initiatives while aligning with global procurement processes. This position requires strong negotiation skills, cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive approach

Qualifications

• 3 years in sourcing management.
• Cost analyses and cost modeling experience.
• HVAC industry knowledge; familiarity with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional supply chain strategy aligned with global strategy.
• Deliver KPI savings and total cost reduction.
• Manage global relations with critical suppliers and negotiate favorable terms.
• Lead category management, bidding, and price modeling.
• Drive supplier base optimization including China/Mexico sourcing.
• Involve in NPI, VAVE, and supplier sourcing timelines.
• Improve procure-to-pay processes with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Sourcing mgmt

Cost analysis

HVAC knowledge

Supplier management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/engineering/manufacturing

CSCP/CPIM/CPSM certifications

Job description

As a global pioneer in oil-free centrifugal chiller technology with an expanding portfolio of thermal management solutions, Smardt is dedicated to delivering high-efficiency and energy-saving systems for industries, real estate developments, health care and educational centers worldwide. We operate manufacturing facilities in the US, Canada, Germany, China, and Australia, with a team of over 900 employees. With a focus on reliability, performance, and environmental stewardship, Smardt continues to redefine industry standards through advanced engineering and a commitment to a more sustainable future.

What We're Looking For:

The Supply Chain Specialist is a member of global supply chain management team. This role is responsible for partnering with key stakeholders in the region and global to build robust supply chain and improve material cost competitiveness by effectively managing supplier relation, optimizing supply base, implementing category strategy and global procurement process.
This is an on-site role at our Phoenix facility.

What You'll Do:

• Develop regional supply chain strategy action planning and ensure alignment with business need and global supply chain strategy.
• Deliver KPI of saving and TWC improvement.
• Manage the global relation with selected critical suppliers who have global network and/or global manufacturing footprint.
• Implement strategy sourcing with integrating category management, including establishing strong relation with strategic suppliers, consolidating spend to achieve competitive cost and best commercial terms, driving supplier VAVE, conducting competitive bidding, build and optimize price model.
• Drive more lead cost country sourcing especially China/Mexico sourcing to keep competitive supplier base.
• Early involved in NPI and product VAVE, source suppliers on time and at or below targeted cost.
• Develop and improve supplier management program, including supplier selection, approval & registration process, supplier assessment scorecard and deactivation.
• Design and improve procure-to-pay process by working with FIN/Material/IT.
• Collaborate with operations closely to drive supplier performance improvement in delivery and quality. Work with quality & supplier in warranty resolution and cost recovery.
• Develop and execute supply chain continuity plan to proactively mitigate risk and protect revenue.
• Be involved in designing and implementing global procurement infrastructure, including global purchasing policy and process, contract management, vendor master administration platform, e-tools.
• Lead supplier selection and cost reduction in major IDM towers, including MRO/Professional service/IT/Logistics/FM etc.
• Work with FIN to deploy Standard roll & PPV outlook and tracking.

What You'll Bring:

Experience:

• 3 years' experience in sourcing management.
• Proven experience in cost analysis and establishing a cost model.
• HVAC industry knowledge: familiar with commodity markets and HVAC industry suppliers (local, regional, global).
• Experience with Air Handling Units is an asset.
• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage and manage key stakeholders and suppliers.
• Strong negotiation skills to negotiate across all levels.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or manufacturing
• CSCP, CPIM, CPSM certifications are assets.

Core Competencies:

• An analytical, problem solver.
• Results-oriented with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines.
• Commercially and financially astute with previous experience managing budgets.
• A self-starter, working within a global team.
• Highly accountable.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation.
• Health and Dental Benefits from day one.
• 401K matching program.
• A collaborative global environment with opportunities for growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Smardt is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

As part of our hiring process, Smardt conducts background checks in compliance with applicable laws.

Please note that Smardt does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Services Agreement with agency/recruiter, we will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee.