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IDEX Director, Supply Chain in Farmington, Connecticut
As 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. The primary role will focus on 4 functions:
Create a Global Supply Chain: Identify capable suppliers who share Mott’s propensity for excellence in quality, speed, delivery and customization
Achieve World Class Customer Fulfillment: Mange the flow of raw material from vendors to customers enabling us to achieve a market leading fulfillment rate in each of our industries through effective material planning processes including SIOP
Frame Investment Decisions: Analyze and facilitate “make vs buy” decisions and outcomes
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
Major Challenges:
Limited starting supplier base and global partnerships
Complex technical and material requirements for components may stretch suppliers’ capabilities
Diversity in Mott products means a long list of vendor/product needs
Proactively mitigate risk of critical single source parts / capabilities
Connect seemingly divergent technologies to immediate needs
Expected Performance Outcomes (in 12-24 mts):
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
Technical Knowledge/Skills:
Deep knowledge of materials, components and assemblies used in manufacturing
Knowledge of filtration/flow control products needs is a plus
Knowledge of regulatory and industry standards (Semiconductor, Energy, Healthcare or Aerospace) is a plus
Certified through the institute of supply management, ISM, as a certified purchasing manager or a certified professional in supply management preferred
Non-Technical Skills:
Results driven
Strategic thinking
Negotiation skills
Decisiveness
Cross-functional engagement skills
Building effective team
About Us
IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).