Global Supply Manager IV

Imagine what you could do here. New ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there’s no telling what you could accomplish. We are seeking a Global Sourcing & Supply Manager (GSSM) to assist with strategic planning, long term deal structuring and negotiations. This position requires the ability to work with procurement, engineering, finance and legal teams and also third-parties such as foundries and suppliers. Position requires strong quantitative and analytical skills, critical thinking, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. The Global Sourcing & Supply Manager is positioned at the interface between product teams and the industries that supply core technologies. We are responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies as well as recommending product innovations based on improving technology. The position requires an interest in market dynamics, negotiation and pricing, manufacturing processes, and risk mitigation. The Global Sourcing & Supply Management team drives centralized capacity planning for all components used across products and helps drive long term strategic deals.

Description

• Develop a nuanced understanding of the commodity landscape in order to forecast industry trends and gauge emerging competitive forces. Identify changes in buyer and supplier power and use industry dynamics to the company’s advantage.
• Perform supplier financial research, spend analysis and ad-hoc financial analysis for strategic procurement deals.
• Effectively work with suppliers to negotiate optimal terms for sourcing. Understand the trade-offs between cost, volume, and quality in order to strike agreements that meet performance criteria and secure long-term supply continuity.
• Collaborate across the organization to ensure business objectives are met. Includes the ability to rapidly synthesize and communicate findings to senior leaders and to actively identify potential supply issues that can affect product strategy.
• Optimize supply chain performance through cost and capacity scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of value-added manufacturing processes and costs and market intelligence, and apply this knowledge to influence future product roadmap and sourcing decisions.
• Provide overall program management support and contribute to ongoing development of processes, templates, escalation procedures, and reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in Operations, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Supply Chain or related area
• BS/BA in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree or MBA preferred
• Experience working in Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field
• A tenacity, passion and demonstrated skill in negotiations
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills
• Can build, grow and develop key cross-functional relationships to be able to influence and drive projects
• Ability to operate independently and lead without authority
• Ability to make quick decisions and solve complex problems with 80% information
• Experience in supplier management and operations
• Ability to identify and solve complex supply chain issues
• Demonstrated experience in driving autonomous decisions
• Presenting and leading Executive communications
• End to end ownership of contract negotiations for both commercial and legal aspects a plus
• Direct experience in long-term capacity planning a plus

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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Our client is a global leader in consumer technology, renowned for redefining the intersection of hardware, software, and services. Known for their uncompromising commitment to world-class design and user experience, they create products that have become essential to daily life. You will be joining a team that values craftsmanship and simplicity, working on high-impact projects that reach hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

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