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Bell Flight · 3 days ago

Manager Strategic Sourcing, MV-75

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

6+ years exp

Bell Flight is a pioneer in aviation, developing advanced technologies such as the MV-75 and Bell 525 Relentless. The Manager of Strategic Sourcing will lead supply chain management efforts for the MV-75 Program, focusing on sourcing strategies and procurement activities while managing a team and collaborating with stakeholders.

Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Manage all SCM efforts for all phases of the MV-75 Program

Lead procurement activity and act as a liaison between SCM and the FLRAA Program to drive communication and execution

Establish and lead sourcing strategy, quality, delivery, and cost performance within the supply base

Develop and implement supplier roadmaps, capacity analysis, and strategic initiatives to support small business objectives and major sales campaigns

Initiate and execute long-term agreements with suppliers while identifying and implementing strategies for cost out opportunities

Develop overall short and long-term supply chain strategies within Program phases and timeline

Develop work assignments and execution of AOP objectives for team while cultivating and growing talent within team. Define and manage resources as business needs arise

Establish and communicate high level SCM objectives and approach, coordinate contracting execution and implementation of specific procurement strategies, establish priorities, assign workloads, coordinate with support functions (legal, subcontract eval, finance, etc.), interpret and review contract provisions for accuracy and revisions, work cooperatively and jointly with stakeholders to provide quality, seamless customer service

Responsible for compliance and adherence with stated policies and procedures to maintain a certified procurement system under the FAR. EAR and ITAR compliance must be maintained with volume of FMS and international (offset) market opportunities

Work closely with SCM Operation Teams at various locations to ensure purchase orders (PO) are aligned with demand and issued within lead time to support on time delivery of parts

Qualification

Strategic sourcingSupply chain managementContract administrationAnalytical skillsSupplier negotiationCommunication skillsCapacity analysisPurchase order managementTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, or Engineering. Related degrees with relevant experience will be considered

Minimum 6 years of strategic sourcing and/or supply chain related professional experience with direct experience performing key procurement activities such as commodity strategy development, contract writing & administration, supplier negotiation, purchase order placement and/or order management

Strong analytical /forecasting /modeling skills

Strong communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functionally

Proficient knowledge in supply chain operational tactics, strategies, as well as systems related to purchase order transactions and contracts/subcontracts administration

Responsible for compliance and adherence with stated policies and procedures to maintain a certified procurement system under the FAR

EAR and ITAR compliance must be maintained with volume of FMS and international (offset) market opportunities