ST Engineering MRAS
Overview
Senior Sourcing Manager role at ST Engineering MRAS. Responsible for sourcing and purchasing activities for actuation and accessories hardware, managing supplier relationships, driving cost reduction, and ensuring quality and delivery.
Responsibilities
Communicate sourcing plan and commodity strategy requirements within buying team.
Coordinate and report on program schedules, priorities, IMS plans/targets.
Ensure alignment between buying team and supply chain with various program build plans.
Develop cost reduction strategies, inclusive of projects, with the buying team and the supply chain.
Assist in driving ramp, capacity and transition plan readiness with the supply base.
Provide clear project direction and status with various stakeholders.
Stakeholder in the Make/Buy process. Provide data that is essential to the overall evaluation from the Buy side.
Interact, integrate and drive results across cross-functional teams in engineering, supply chain, quality, production, and executive leadership.
Drive accountability and support the commodity team to meet and exceed key metrics (timely requisition placement, MRB reduction, deflation/inflation mitigation, OTD‑delinquency reduction, etc.).
Oversee and prioritize risk mitigation strategies (i.e. multi‑source decisions, DTC, cost variance and supply chain reviews).
Assess, manage and mitigate risks.
Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers.
Develop and drive cost strategy within the Sourcing Organization, inclusive of cost savings, cost risk mitigation, long term agreements and leverage opportunities.
Conduct contract negotiations and reviews.
Determine quantity and timing of deliveries.
Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand.
Recruit, onboard, train and mentor new hires.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of supply chain, logistics, or warehouse management experience.
This position requires access to export‑controlled technology. U.S. Person status or government authorization is mandatory.
Valid proof of U.S. Person status or export control exception is required for consideration.
Desired Characteristics
Knowledge of sourcing various commodities, including ducting, electrical wiring harnesses, specialized valves, source‑controlled hardware, actuation hardware, long‑lead hardware, machine, sheet metal, forgings, raw materials, etc.
Experienced managing source‑controlled hardware and life of program contracts.
Quick learner with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain focus, and adapt to a variety of challenges.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong sense of time organization and urgency.
Strong analytical skillset mandatory. Advanced Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint) experience preferred.
ERP experience is mandatory; SAP preferred.
Working knowledge of supplier portals.
Ability to influence others and lead small teams while also working independently.
Willingness to travel.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date.
Health Flexible Spending Accounts.
Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes.
Immediate 401k vesting.
Educational Assistance.
Life Insurance.
Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff).
Employment Notice – Background and Drug Screening Background check and drug screening are mandatory conditions for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.
EEO Statement ST Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community.
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Responsibilities
Communicate sourcing plan and commodity strategy requirements within buying team.
Coordinate and report on program schedules, priorities, IMS plans/targets.
Ensure alignment between buying team and supply chain with various program build plans.
Develop cost reduction strategies, inclusive of projects, with the buying team and the supply chain.
Assist in driving ramp, capacity and transition plan readiness with the supply base.
Provide clear project direction and status with various stakeholders.
Stakeholder in the Make/Buy process. Provide data that is essential to the overall evaluation from the Buy side.
Interact, integrate and drive results across cross-functional teams in engineering, supply chain, quality, production, and executive leadership.
Drive accountability and support the commodity team to meet and exceed key metrics (timely requisition placement, MRB reduction, deflation/inflation mitigation, OTD‑delinquency reduction, etc.).
Oversee and prioritize risk mitigation strategies (i.e. multi‑source decisions, DTC, cost variance and supply chain reviews).
Assess, manage and mitigate risks.
Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers.
Develop and drive cost strategy within the Sourcing Organization, inclusive of cost savings, cost risk mitigation, long term agreements and leverage opportunities.
Conduct contract negotiations and reviews.
Determine quantity and timing of deliveries.
Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand.
Recruit, onboard, train and mentor new hires.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of supply chain, logistics, or warehouse management experience.
This position requires access to export‑controlled technology. U.S. Person status or government authorization is mandatory.
Valid proof of U.S. Person status or export control exception is required for consideration.
Desired Characteristics
Knowledge of sourcing various commodities, including ducting, electrical wiring harnesses, specialized valves, source‑controlled hardware, actuation hardware, long‑lead hardware, machine, sheet metal, forgings, raw materials, etc.
Experienced managing source‑controlled hardware and life of program contracts.
Quick learner with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain focus, and adapt to a variety of challenges.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong sense of time organization and urgency.
Strong analytical skillset mandatory. Advanced Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint) experience preferred.
ERP experience is mandatory; SAP preferred.
Working knowledge of supplier portals.
Ability to influence others and lead small teams while also working independently.
Willingness to travel.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date.
Health Flexible Spending Accounts.
Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes.
Immediate 401k vesting.
Educational Assistance.
Life Insurance.
Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff).
Employment Notice – Background and Drug Screening Background check and drug screening are mandatory conditions for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.
EEO Statement ST Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community.
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