<p>LEX PRODUCTS</p> <p>Primary Function:</p> <p>This Manager strategically executes the strategy as an agent of change within the organization and fosters a plan to build partnerships with existing and new suppliers that support the overall vision. This position will be out of the Lex East, Shelton, CT location.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Lead, develop, and support a team of at least two Buyers. </li><li>Lead supplier sourcing and negotiations for Military components </li><li>Implement supplier agreements as required. </li><li>Perform Make vs. Buy analysis. </li><li>Actively participate/lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR's) </li><li>Measure Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to ensure continued success towards local and corporate goals - Purchase price Variance (PPV), Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD), Freight Spend </li><li>Second source critical suppliers for make components. </li><li>Track commodity trends and interface with Military Sales team to ensure costs align to support expected margin for contracts. </li><li>Manage safety stock, lead-times, MOQ's for assigned locations. </li><li>Support the Corporate SIOP process as required. </li><li>Support ISO 9001& AS-9100 audits </li><li>Travel is required with this position. </li></ul> <p>Basic Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>U.S. Citizen is required; this position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship </li><li>Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Engineering, Accounting, Business Management, or related field. MBA is preferred. </li><li>5+ years supervisory experience required, Supply Chain or Purchasing </li><li>Working knowledge of ISO 9001 & AS-9100 is required. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>ERP/MRP experience (i.e. Made2Manage, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle) </li><li>DFARS/FAR experience </li><li>Government sourcing contract experience </li><li>Experience in - machined parts, sheet metal, cable, and connectors </li></ul> <p>Abilities/skills required:</p> <ul> <li>Superior Negotiation Experience </li><li>MS Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Power BI </li><li>Excellent analytical skills and problem solving </li><li>Experienced - Supply Chain strategy, supplier relationships, project management, contracts, and cost reductions </li></ul> <p>Abilities/skills required (continued):</p> <ul> <li>Good communication skills both written and verbal. </li><li>Process oriented, high-level sense of urgency </li><li>Good business sense and capability to develop a vision and/or strategy. </li><li>Excellent negotiation skills </li><li>Ability to guide and motivate work teams in meeting department and company goals and objectives. </li><li>Ability to be adaptable & flexible to changing workplace priorities. </li><li>Other tasks as required </li></ul> <p>Lex Products is a Drug Free / Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities</p> <p>who can perform the position's essential job functions.</p>