Senior Group Manager (Electronic Systems)

Our client is seeking a Senior Group Manager within Procurement supporting Electronics Systems.  The Senior Group Manager manages a team of Global Supply Managers, and oversees all company business with a group of suppliers.  The Senior Group Manager is the key internal escalation and decision maker interfacing with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality and Manufacturing to deliver world class products on time and cost effectively.

You Will: 

• Manage a team of Group Managers and Global Supply Managers; report to the Director of Electronics Procurement
• Drive company goals and objectives to your team
• Be a key decision maker and partner with your counterparts within Engineering and Supplier Quality focused on a Team mindset for cost, quality, delivery, and engineering capabilities within your supply base
• Drive sound Procurement business fundamentals amongst your team: Sourcing Strategies, RFIs, RFQs, Quote Analysis, Program Management, financial due diligence, executive approvals…
• Work with suppliers and Engineering to release parts into production and issue POs for Prototype Parts and Prototype/Production Tooling
• Manage supplier development and tooling timelines, part availability for prototype builds/start of production and develop solutions to delays or problems that arise
• Maintain overall supplier relationships and act as point of contact for all commercial issues, including internal report-outs summarizing sourcing status, parts availability and cost status – You own your team’s issues and will report a working and executable plan upward for management visibility
• Travel 15-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviews

You Bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field required. Master’s or Advanced degree is a plus
• 10 – 12 years minimum Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering experience related to Electronics system and PCBA
• Strong understanding of Electronics system, PCBA and semiconductor components technical and manufacturing requirements
• Ability to lead by example and take pride in both your and your teams’ work.  Coaching the team to be successful and take ownership of the company goals and objectives.
• Product launch experience required, NPI
• Understanding of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis.  Able to show teamwork to resolve problems and a thought process to drive successful solutions
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Passion for results, strategy, and hands on execution
• Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage complex suppliers and resolve disputes while preserving relationships with suppliers and internal staff
• Strong written and verbal skills as well as organizational and program management capabilities
• Proficient in Excel, Project, Power Point, Word, ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)
• Ability to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively