Manager - Network Materials

Role Summary

The Manager - Network Materials is responsible for managing the buying planning activity for critical / long lead raw materials across the sites in scope, ensuring projects and materials are delivered on time and within manufacturing site expectations. This role requires managing supply risk and building relationships between sites and critical vendors to support centralized forecasting, network planning, and inventory sharing.

Responsibilities

• Key point of contact between sites & vendors to align a network level demand projection & supply response which meets both manufacturing & safety stock requirements
• Establish, maintain and drive key metrics/KPIs to ensure vendors are managed effectively
• Ensure effective Supplier Relationship Management processes are in place
• Adhere to a network level strategy for safety stock & contingency planning
• Work with Global Procurement to put in place long term contracts with key vendors to ensure long term supply
• Partner with Global Procurement and Manufacturing Strategy on due diligence and sourcing activities
• Drive automation, system based approach to ensure all processes as efficient as possible
• Key point of contact between the site & vendors to ensure successful resolution on critical supply issues / expedites and manage the communication & internal escalation process
• Develop procedures & processes in line with internal manufacturing agreed practices
• Put in place an effective communication process across all functions, sites, central and Vendors
• Ensure all aspects of Inventory Optimization are incorporated during reviews and scenario planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field
• 5+ years of Buying Planning / Purchasing experience, preferably on a global team in a regulated manufacturing environment

Skills

• Project Management/Business Process management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• SAP and Power BI Experience

Education

• Not specified

Additional Requirements

• Knowledgeable in business processes and proactive in driving delivery and improvement
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty, with strong communication and collaboration across functions
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence across teams