Supply Chain Manager

EControls is a global provider of innovative, state-of-the-art integrated controls solutions for internal combustion engines and electric drive systems in the off-highway, on-highway, and stationary equipment markets. EControls designs world-class, full-authority engine management systems for major OEMs around the world. Our global engine development labs and engineering staff offer full-range support, from design guidance for base engine conversion to hardware, software, and engine calibration to meet each application's specific requirements.
We are passionate about customer satisfaction and service. We fearlessly engage in any effort that will eliminate our customers’ risk and clear a path to their success. We immerse ourselves in our customers’ world, reveal unknowns and deliver integrated solutions.
We have a global footprint ready to serve customers with high-level product support and deep application engineering. The company employs over 700 employees worldwide dedicated to serving our customers and markets on virtually every continent. We have locations in Texas, and Oklahoma, as well as multiple overseas operations in Europe, and Asia.
Responsibilities:

• Own supply chain partner relationships, regionally and globally
• Identify significant and realistic cost savings opportunities and drive to completion
• Manage procurement in new product development programs
• Ultimate point of escalation for buyers and quality engineers engaged with supply base
• First line of technical interface with suppliers to convey requirements
• Approver for price changes as requested by suppliers, in coordination with business managers
• Relentlessly drive cost reduction and business position improvement at every opportunity
• Liaison between supplier and internal functional groups – Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Application Engineering to manage requests
• Develop and execute supplier contracts/agreements
• Submit requests for quote and manage responses
• Participate as required in product development design gate reviews
• Drive alignment of FMEA documentation between suppliers and internal requirements
• Submit internal spend requests (MERs) to purchase supplier tooling
• Coordinate with the Business Management Team to manage the total product business case
• Manage supply chain efficiency – manage MOQs in coordination with the business management team and buyers to minimize inventory and leverage best possible pricing
• Support on-time supplier payment by coordinating with Finance and shipping to ensure payment terms reflect transit times and delivery / revenue recognition on all sides
• Lead contract review prior to award and ensure adherence to agreed terms and conditions
• Develop supplier program timing for new product development. Track / report status to plan.
• Develop RASICs with suppliers and maintain open issues list(s) as required to drive project task completion
• Identify and rectify roadblocks for successful program completion

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or Mathematics is required
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (preferred)

• Skilled in developing project timing plans using Microsoft Project or similar software
• Understanding of automotive design and validation process and able to estimate timelines based on that knowledge
• Ability to work with cross functional team and influence others that are not direct reports to complete tasks
• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of fuel system devices (preferred)
• Motivated, self-sufficient, technically diverse, and easily adaptable
• Understanding of internal combustion engine operation (preferred)
• Proficiency / demonstrated understanding in manufacturing or organization process
• Knowledge of quality processes (PPAP, Inspection Processes, Safe Launch, APQP)

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