Russell Tobin & Associates is currently seeking a Global Supply Manager, 03 Months Contract role for one of our Fortune 500 clients, at Austin, TX (Onsite). Apply today for immediate consideration.

Hourly Pay: $72 to $78 W2

Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 Months Contract until Jun 2025

Description:

Develop a nuanced understanding of the commodity landscape to forecast industry trends and gauge emerging competitive forces.

Identify changes in buyer and supplier power and use industry dynamics to Client’s advantage.

Perform supplier financial research, spend analysis and ad-hoc financial analysis for strategic procurement deals.

Effectively work with suppliers to negotiate optimal terms for sourcing. Understand the trade-offs between cost, volume, and quality to strike agreements that meet performance criteria and secure long-term supply continuity.

Collaborate across the organization to ensure business objectives are met. Includes the ability to rapidly synthesize and communicate findings to senior leaders and to actively identify potential supply issues that can affect product strategy.

Optimize supply chain performance through cost and capacity scenario analysis, and benchmarking.

Develop an in-depth understanding of value-added manufacturing processes and costs and market intelligence and apply this knowledge to influence future product roadmap and sourcing decisions.

Provide overall program management support and contribute to ongoing development of processes, templates, escalation procedures, and reporting.

Education &Experience

BA/BS degree and 8 years of work experience

Masters degree or MBA preferred

Key Qualifications

BA/BS degree plus 8 years of work experience, Masters degree or MBA preferred.

A tenacity, passion and demonstrated skill in negotiations.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Superb communication and interpersonal skills.

Can build, grow and develop key cross-functional relationships to be able to influence and drive projects.

Ability to operate independently.

Interest in technology.

Ability to make quick decisions and solve complex problems with 80% information.

Experience in supplier management and operations and ability to solve complex supply chain issues a plus.

End to end ownership of contract negotiations for both commercial and legal aspects a plus.

Direct experience in long-term capacity planning a plus.

Russell Tobin/Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.