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Sealing Technologies, a Parsons Company · 7 hours ago

Supply Chain Administrator

Sealing Technologies, a Parsons Corporation company, is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Administrator to join their team. The role involves bridging the gap between Operations, R&D, Sales, and Finance to ensure accurate forecasting, cost optimization, and supply chain continuity for their products.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with R&D, Sales, Manufacturers, and Distributors to identify market trends. Analyze this data to identify areas for potential savings or to proactively flag potential cost increases
Track and analyze direct and indirect costs across multiple suppliers. Including identifying and managing indirect costs such as Tariffs, Duties, and Fees
Proactively develop and implement strategies to avoid or minimize these expenses, such as tariff classification reviews and alternative sourcing approaches
Work with the Purchasing Manager and distributors to forecast price and lead-time trends. Provide forecast pricing to Sales and Product Managers to enable accurate quoting based on manufacturer projections, and archive this data for historical reference
Establish and refine processes to justify pre-buying hardware (strategic inventory) to secure lower pricing or mitigate lead-time risks
Solicit quotes from multiple suppliers and distributors. Work with Sales and Engineering from the onset of projects to secure sources and lock in competitive pricing early
Utilize strong negotiation skills to secure favorable pricing and extend payment terms with vendors
Actively identify and address supplier vulnerabilities to ensure business continuity
Gain a deep understanding of manufacturer processes to identify opportunities for cost reductions through improved efficiencies
Solicit quotes and rigorously maintain current cost and leadtime data within Purchasing Systems
Validate costing to ensure accurate Costed Bill-of-Materials (BOM) for all technology products. Work closely with the Finance department to monitor and analyze Cost of Goods Sold (COGs) and ensure alignment with budget targets
Address and resolve supply issues to ensure the smooth flow of materials and on-time customer deliveries

Qualification

Supply chain managementProcurement software proficiencyNegotiation skillsData modeling expertiseAnalytical mindsetRelationship managementBachelor's degreeRegulationsElectronic marketsPurchasing experienceCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree
Proven experience in supply chain management, purchasing, or procurement, specifically within the technology or hardware sectors
Experience maintaining relationships and negotiating pricing with large OEM vendors and associated distributors
Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
Proficiency in procurement software and tools
Experience in purchasing of computer equipment and system subcomponents
Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions
Familiarity with relevant regulations and industry best practices
Demonstrable knowledge of electronic markets (e.g. NAND memory market, processor market, storage market, etc.)
Expertise in data modeling and forecasting in tight supply chain environments to deliver consistent inventory when needed for production

Company

Sealing Technologies, a Parsons Company

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SealingTech, a Parsons Company, rapidly delivers innovative, agile cybersecurity solutions that modernize, protect, and defend the networks and systems of the federal government and private enterprise.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2023-08-23Acquired

Leadership Team

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Edward Sealing
Chief Technology Officer
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Daniel Zick
Chief Financial Officer
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