Job summary
Support our sales team with identifying strategic solutions to external customer demands/situations.Build and manage relationships with suppliers.Use performance metrics and sustainable cost improvement processes to ensure key suppliers are servicing the business at the highest level.
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Drive profits using cost saving strategies and project management skills to effectively lower costs for finished goods, kitting materials, and in-house material spend.• Solicit strategic bid proposals as directed by the best opportunities for savings (e.g., Programs, Maritime, kitting materials, etc.).• Identify and negotiate best value costs with suppliers as opportunities develop.• Implement cost improvement strategies by supplier to achieve cost targets.• Identify cost savings opportunities and lead operational excellence activities.• Communicate supplier strategies and present reports to senior management.• Communicate and coach Inside Sales on vendor/product strategies, as needed.• Ensure the supply base operates full compliance with current policies and procedures in the areas of Quality and Product certification; drive through process improvements to meet changing business needs.• Ensure offered solutions meet contract and U.S. Government compliance. Furthermore, ensure decisions are made with best ethical intentions.• Demonstrated leadership as part of a cross-functional operations management team.
Requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.• Proven ability to manage projects.• Sound planning, analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.• Gathers and interprets relevant data (costs, productivity, demand patterns, etc.).• Investigates problems, finds root causes, and develops solutions.• Provides analytical support for projects, new business opportunities, and proposals.• Continuous relationship building with suppliers.• Track, analyze, and communicate key performance metrics.• Demonstrate commitment to quality and continuous improvement.• Minimum five to seven years of relevant purchasing/sourcing/inside sales experience. Solid understanding of Purchasing/sourcing/inside sales fundamentals. Government contract experience preferred.
Key Skills Needed
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.• Proven ability to manage projects.• Sound planning, analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.• Continuous relationship building with suppliers.• Track, analyze, and communicate key performance metrics.
