Leonardo DRS · 2 weeks ago
Manager Supply Chain I
Bridgeton, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $141K/yr
5+ years expLeonardo DRS Land Systems is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies for military and commercial customers. They are seeking a full-time Manager Supply Chain I responsible for leading the commodity procurement team, ensuring quality product delivery on time, and developing a high-performing team to manage suppliers and compliant purchase orders.
AerospaceCyber SecurityInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMarine TechnologyNational SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurityTechnical SupportTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for quality, delivery, and cost of procured materials
Manage a multi-discipline team
Assist in the development of forecast/requirements for area of responsibility
Assist in developing and implementing strategy for assigned area of responsibility
Implement transition plans to new supplier
Assist in creating Strategic Supplier Purchase Agreements
Enforce company and department policies and procedures
Monitor metrics and take action as appropriate
Communicate and clarify departmental goals and metrics
Responsible for ensuring monthly budgets are not exceeded; take action to realign to plan if budgets are exceeded
Consolidate requisitions as much as possible to obtain leverage pricing
Review open requisitions weekly and meet with appropriate buyers on the open requisitions
Review placement to requisition need date and length of time in purchasing
Coordinate with Engineering and Quality on a team approach to supplier assessments and approval
Advise planning, engineering and drafting of item master errors, updates, or omissions in relation to mil-specs or new or obsolete items
Advise planning, engineering and contracts of changes in prices or lead times that make and produce cost-prohibitive or lead times detrimental to production cycles
Expedite critical components to ensure on-time deliveries
Be prepared to address any current or potential parts issues
Look for creative ways to improve purchasing ability to make contributions to the company’s goals
Improve understanding of purchasing relationship to the over-all company plans and strategy
Research and analyze costing information for cost reduction
Evaluate dispositioned discrepancy reports, signed off by program engineers and Q.C. engineers, and submitting information to both for re-evaluation
Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
A minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in high technology (aerospace or defense preferred)
Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain management tools and procedures
Demonstrated management skills, particularly 'influence management' and 'conflict resolution'
Experience throughout the product lifecycle from New Product Introduction through obsolescence to include: generation of system and subsystem statements of work and subcontracts, strategic supplier selection, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts including implementation for cost reduction and performance improvement efforts
Experience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and DoD, ITAR, EAR, FAR, DFAR regulations
Demonstrated negotiation skills
Strong customer interface skills
Demonstrated problem-solving skills
Demonstrated success in managing manpower planning, program reviews, scheduling and budget control
Successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense supply chain activities preferred
U.S. Citizenship required
This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment
Preferred
Successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense supply chain activities preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
Parental leave benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development support
Life and disability insurance coverage
Company contribution to a health savings account
Telemedicine
Legal insurance
Competitive vacation
Health/emergency leave
Paid parental leave
Community service hours
Pet insurance
Employee Stock Purchase plan
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
Student loan repayment
Flexible work schedule
Company
Leonardo DRS
Leonardo DRS is a manufacturer and designs advanced sensing, network computing, force protection, and high-performance defense technology.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2022-12-02IPO
Leadership Team
David Gross
Co-Founder
Philip Perconti
Chief Technology Officer
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