Smiths Group plc · 7 hours ago
Senior Global Supply Chain Manager
Smiths Group plc is a global leader in the Aerospace and Defense sector, seeking a highly experienced Senior Global Supply Chain Manager. This role involves strategically directing global supply chain activities, developing sourcing strategies, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute global supply chain strategies that align with business goals for cost, quality, and delivery performance
Lead, mentor and build a high-performing team of sourcing, procurement and logistics professionals across multiple international sites
Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships ensuring on-time delivery, quality conformance, and adherence to aerospace standards
Oversee the full procurement lifecycle, including vendor development, qualification and onboarding, and contract negotiation and administration, ensuring compliance with applicable laws/regulations
Implement proactive risk mitigation strategies to address geopolitical challenges, material shortages, or supplier performance issues
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and other methodologies to optimizing processes, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency
Collaborate cross-functionally with Business Development, Engineering, Production, Quality, and Program/Project Management to integrate supply chain activities and achieve strategic objectives
Manage inventory optimization and materials planning ensuring accurate forecasting and efficient resource allocation
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive and innovative supply chain
Define and track KPIs providing actionable insights and performance reports to senior leadership
Lead supply chain standardization and compliance efforts as part of the multi-company Epicor Kinetic ERP implementation
Champion and create a global supply chain strategy that encourages/strengths supplier partnership and leverages ERP capabilities for operational excellence
Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations and ERP integration, aligning global strategies with data-driven workflows and best practices
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience, including significant exposure to A&D manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of aerospace quality and regulatory standards including AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, and FAR/DFARS compliance
Demonstrated experience with Tier-1 or Tier 2 ERP systems for procurement and materials management
US Citizenship required to comply with export control regulations
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred
ERP implementation experience highly desirable (Epicor Kinetic preferred)
Company
Smiths Group plc
For over 170 years, Smiths Group has been pioneering progress by engineering a better future.
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