Senior Manager Strategic Procurement

Description

Want a fulfilling job while working for a Great Place to Work-certified company? Looking for opportunities to grow in your position and enhance your craft? Do you enjoy working with a team, where your opinions and ideas are strongly valued? Lift your life by joining Harmar Mobility, where our purpose is to lift lives within our team, among our network of dealers, and in our communities across the nation. We manufacture mobility device lifts for vehicles and accessibility products to help those with mobility difficulties enjoy their independence and continue to make meaningful memories, whether they’re at home or on the road.

Harmar is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

The Senior Manager of Strategic Procurement & Logistics is responsible for management of the strategic procurement and logistics processes for Harmar Mobility. The position will require practical purchasing knowledge, the ability to manage domestic & LCR supply base, and the ability to strategically lead both people and processes to accomplish Harmar’s mission. This position requires extensive knowledge of global supply chain, demand planning, materials requirements planning and associated software applications, transportation management system, export & import controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Devise and execute global supply chain strategy aligned with Harmar’s organizational goals. 
• Manage global supply chain network, supplier relationships, supplier performance, and risk management. 
• Improve Harmar customer experience and drive profit margins. 
• Ensure compliance to FDA regulations as required. 
• Deliver continuous supply of high-quality, high-value product.
• Execute strategic purchasing initiatives.  
• Sourcing and Procurement: Develop and implement sourcing strategies to ensure the  timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and services. Manage  supplier relationships and negotiate contracts to achieve the best terms  and conditions.
• Production Planning: Develop & implement SIOP process. Collaborate with manufacturing and operations teams to drive and align production schedules with demand forecasts and SIOP process.
• Logistics: Develop and implement comprehensive logistics strategies including export  controls. Manage inbound and outbound logistics processes to ensure cost   efficient delivery of materials and improve customer satisfaction. 
• Stakeholder  Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including senior leadership team, sales, engineering, marketing, IT, and customer service, to ensure alignment of supply chain activities with overall business objectives. Communicate effectively with Senior Leadership Team regarding status, goals, and countermeasures through detailed KPI’s.
•   Service Metrics:   Monitor and analyze service metrics to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction. Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance  service performance.
• Sourcing Metrics:  Track and report on key sourcing metrics, including cost savings, supplier  performance, and compliance with procurement policies. Identify  opportunities for improvement and drive initiatives to achieve sourcing  goals.
• Team Leadership:  Lead and mentor a team of supply chain professionals. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the supply  chain organization. Coordinate with Human Resources to develop succession      planning strategies, ensuring leadership continuity and role fulfillment.
• Risk Management:  Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including disruptions in the supply chain, supplier performance issues, and changes in market  conditions.
• Budget  Management: Develop and manage the supply chain budget, ensuring  cost-effective operations and adherence to financial targets.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of purchasing & logistics experience in a Manufacturing environment required. 5 years of supervisory experience. 
• Hands-on, direct experience with international suppliers.
• Experience with Excel, Word, MRP/ERP system, Transportation Management System (TMS).  Syspro knowledge preferred 
• Previous experience with MRP/ERP implementation including comprehensive understanding of bills of material.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related fiel
• APICS certification is a plus. 

Harmar’s Core Values:

To maintain a positive, inclusive, and productive environment, Harmar Mobility has established six core values: Team Player, Gets Stuff Done, Can-do Attitude, Genuinely Cares, Does the Right Thing, and Embraces Inclusion. Feel as though you align with our core values? We’d love to hear from you!

Harmar Mobility is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, orientation, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.