What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Supply Chain position at Mott Corporation?
Director, Supply Chain
You will join an entrepreneurial business culture that moves very quickly.
We frequently work on new applications with Fortune 500 companies that have new product requirements – making sourcing and supply chain management a mission-critical activity for our business.
We're all player/coaches at Mott with an agile organizational structure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop strategic sourcing plan for new capabilities, minimizing the risk of sole sourcing & ensuring our operations have conforming material when they need it.
- Proactively source, qualify, and negotiate purchases with suppliers for product bill of materials, new engineering projects, and production & facility consumables.
- Reduce our bill of material costs annually without compromising vendor performance or product quality.
- Develop and implement SIOP and MRP processes.
- Facilitate 'Make vs Buy' investment analysis and execute on strategy.
- This role will have oversight of the following teams: procurement, supplier quality, powder operations, logistics.
Expected Performance Outcomes (in 12-24 months):
- Effective SIOP & MRP processes implemented.
- Supplier on-time delivery of 98% or better each year to our requested delivery dates (12 Months).
- Zero defect quality program with each of our critical vendors (24 Months).
- Time to quote for all BOM materials and services less than 48 hours (12 Months).
- Target 3-5% annual reduction in purchase price variance for all purchased components and supplies both on and off the bill of material (12 Months).
- Customer on-time delivery of 95% or better to their requested delivery dates (12 months).
Required Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Science/Engineering or Supply Chain. MBA Preferred.
- 10 years of progressive experience in global strategic sourcing, procurement management and supply chain or similar function in a complex, multi-site enterprise; international experience preferred.
- 5 years of leadership experience at a director level.
- Must be an exceptional negotiator.
- Capable of operating autonomously on complex technical specifications.
- Knowledge of lean procurement methods and practices.
Deep knowledge of materials, components and assemblies used in manufacturing is required. Knowledge of filtration/flow control products needs and regulatory and industry standards (Semiconductor, Energy, Healthcare or Aerospace) is a plus. Certification through the institute of supply management, ISM, as a certified purchasing manager or a certified professional in supply management is preferred.
