Sourcing/Materials Manager

Key job responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Work with engineering and the supply chain team to set program cost targets at a commodity level for your project.

Drive CTB [Clear to Build] for all BOM components.

Track the program actual costs versus target to identify program deltas and corrective actions to bring back on track.

Attend program new product introduction meetings to understand the cost implication of engineering and/or process changes as related to your product fully loaded cost targets.

Work with the OEM to set your product purchase order cost for the upcoming period.

Manage purchase price variance claims resulting from engineering changes, component obsolescence or forecast variance.

Drive the supply chain and operations team to provide detailed cost reduction forecast that enable you to meet and exceed your product goals.

Host executive management cost reviews that deep dive through every aspect of your product cost.

Finalize the optimum supply chain and sourcing plan for your product and drive the cross-functional team to ensure its implementation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
• Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements
• 5+ years of managing complex technology projects working directly with engineering teams
• 5+ years in supply chain and/or manufacturing for complex systems/devices
• Excellent analytical and communication skills; meticulous attention to details
• Experience in relevant industries with a holistic view and keen business acumen
• Technical aptitude and familiarity with the design and working of complex systems
• Proven track record of complex and creative problem solving and the desire to create new processes or simplify and improve on current ones
• Proven ability to influence others, facilitate agreement among stakeholders with different interests