Director of Product Sourcing Engineering, AD&SPosted today$292K

The Director, Product Sourcing Engineering supports engineering and production teams with the development and execution of sourcing plans. As the Director, Product Sourcing Engineering this individual will be responsible for managing a team of sourcing engineers and subcontract…

What you'll do

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with overall: business goals, aiming for supply continuity, quality, efficiency and cost optimization while enabling the business to scale significantly.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.

• Negotiate complex commercial terms with suppliers directly to establish: best-in-class pricing, quality, flexibility, delivery, payment, warranty, and service terms.

• Collaborate with other supply chain experts across the company to develop and: execute supply chain best practices.

• Collaborate internally with key cross functional leadership teams (e.g.,: engineering, program management, finance, business line...etc.) to negotiate the right tradeoffs, solicit cooperation and resolve problems proactively.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce: costs, and improve overall supply chain performance. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to track supply chain health and drive improvements.

What they're looking for

• MBA or Master’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field.
• Previous experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, high tech, or another related industry.
• Proven leadership in driving and influencing large teams toward common goals.
• Strong team player who can adapt to different roles to support team progress,: including individual contributor tasks while managing a small team.