Manager, Strategic Supply Chain I - Santa Clarita Job

Wesco Aircraft is a dynamic, global company looking for enthusiastic team members to support our vision: To generate value in everything we do every day as a highly engaged team delivering the best customer experience. We invest in our employees, providing outstanding opportunities for career progression and personal development. We invite you to explore a career with our Wesco Aircraft Procurement Team.



SUMMARY



The Manager, Strategic Supply Chain I is accountable for the planning, investing and managing of inventory, developing the commodity strategies, aligning part families with supplier capabilities, compiling product information, analyzing price and cost data, conducting the RFQ (Best Value) bidding process, negotiating pricing and Terms & Conditions with suppliers, and awarding long term agreements that achieve company financial objectives under the direction of the Director, Strategic Supply Chain, and in accordance with Wesco investment strategies



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Manage/Develop the strategies for a portfolio of Hardware Part Families of ~$70M+ annual bookings
•Participate / Lead as required supplier contract negotiations
•Analyze the companies Hardware Part-Family needs and the data available in support of developing strategies for supplier sourcing
•Perform risk assessments of suppliers and identify Wesco’s preferred supplier plan for future sourcing activities
•Gather input of key stakeholders in the procurement groups to ensure their input/expertise has been considered
•Execute defined contracting methods in support of Wesco’s financial goals
•Support/maintain the Wesco’s Supplier Relationship philosophy
•Participate in supplier business reviews with senior level executives as required
•Gather information as required to help monitor market conditions and communicate any potential issues that impact cost and/or delivery risks to Wesco
•Align our supplier contracts with Wesco’s customer contracts to maintain and enhance Wesco’s financial performance
•Support Wesco’s SIOP process

•Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization




Qualifications


REQUIREMENTS:

•Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering or minimum of 5 years of Fastener Hardware industry experience in procurement or manufacturing


•Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) Certification, is preferred


•Supervisory and senior level material buying experience, or relevant management experience within the aerospace industry, being preferred


•Proven critical-thinker, with ability to strategize material plans and forecast material needs


•Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others to excellence


•Demonstrated ability to present information or instruct in a professional and effective manner


•Proven ability to analyze and produce profitable procurement plans and strategies


•Proficiency in MSOffice products in particular Excel, Access experience is a plus


•Excellent organizational and time-management skills


•Clear and accurate data entry and documentation skills


•Strong follow-through and perseverance to handle multiple tasks simultaneously


•Excellent customer service skills with the ability to deal tactfully, confidently and ethically, with internal customers suppliers; or business partners


•Ability to be detailed oriented and perform in-depth research, if required




This position requires use of information which is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). To conform to U.S. Government export regulations/ITAR, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.



Wesco Aircraft is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.



BENEFITS:

Wesco is proud to offer a broad range of benefits options. You can choose from a number of plans including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and voluntary supplemental programs. All full-time employees are eligible for benefits coverage.



Wesco Aircraft is one of the world’s leading distributors and providers of comprehensive supply chain management services to the global aerospace industry, based on annual sales. Our services range from traditional distribution to the management of supplier relationships, quality assurance, kitting, just-in-time delivery, chemical management services, third-party logistics or fourth-party logistics and point-of-use inventory management. We offer one of the world’s broadest portfolios of aerospace products, including C-class hardware, chemical and electrical and comprised of more than 565,000 active stock-keeping units. Wesco Aircraft has more than 2,900 employees across 58 locations globally with net sales of $1.4 billion in 2017.

Forward resume to: wescoaircareers@gmail.com

Employment Type:

Employee - Full Time