AEC Strategic Supplier Manager - Rochester, NH

This role is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Successful applicants will have the ability to work reliably in a remote setting prior to our selection of a physical working environment, but should be prepared to report in office full time once site selection has occurred.

Job Purpose

The Supplier Manager is responsible for supporting all AEC critical supplier emergencies, transitions, supplier development activities. The support will include supplier analysis, cultivating strategic supplier relationships, onsite visits/audits, buy to buy supplier transitions, global overall customer/supplier satisfaction, and contribute to successful project execution while meeting individual/ organizational goals.

Job Responsibilities

In performing their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to adhere to Albany's current values: Albany Wins Together, Count on Each Other, Own Your Actions, Care About Each Other, and Share Your Enthusiasm. Safety must always come first; we never compromise on safety for the sake of achieving another objective. Employees are also responsible for the health and safety of themselves and each other.

• Identify new sources of supply and/or opportunities that meet the performance and delivery standards
• Development of supplier capabilities as a part of the strategic sourcing strategy
• RCCA activities for critical issues and put into place irreversible corrective actions long term.
• Participate in the develop Strategic Sourcing Initiatives: Formulate and implement advanced sourcing strategies with in various commodities to optimize cost efficiency and supply reliability.
• Lead buy to buy supplier transitions as a part of the overall sourcing strategy.
• Lead supplier assessment projects such as supplier capabilities, capacity, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Address Complex Challenges: Utilize extensive experience to solve intricate problems,
• Develop, manage, and implement performance measures and audit processes for new and current suppliers.
• Manage Supplier Performance and Relationships: Establish and nurture strategic supplier relationships, focusing on performance management to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Monitor Technological Advancements: Track and assess the development of new technologies relevant to procurement, ensuring the organization remains competitive and innovative.
• Communicate Effectively Across Levels: Utilize exceptional verbal and written communication skills to ensure timely and effective interaction with AEC and supplier personnel at all levels.
• Champion Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing costs and enhancing supply chain efficiencies across operations.
• Bridge R+T with the PDC for supply chain activities to ensure smooth transitions between the two. (MRL/TRL)
• Nothing in this document restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Supervisory responsibility: No

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Qualifications/Characteristics

• Educational Qualifications: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Science or Arts; MBA is preferred.
• 8+ years of increasing responsibility in supply chain and/or manufacturing.
• Experience in manufacturing processes and process improvement.
• International experience supplying manufacturing facilities and/or managing suppliers based in Americas, and Europe is preferred.
• Proven ability to drive change and create rapid, measurable improvements in critical measures of Supply Chain Management performance.
• Knowledge of SAP would be a significant competitive advantage to drive process and efficiencies within the procurement processes.
• Very good verbal and written communications skills with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts
• Strong track record of continuously driving operational improvements to support the business strategy.
• Strategic thinking, facilitation & influencing skills. Ability to lead, persuade and convince - cross cultural and cross functional
• Must adapt well in a rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated ability and knowledge of government contracting purchasing, demonstrating advanced expertise in procurement strategies.
• Complex Proposal Development: Demonstrated track record in developing and executing sophisticated material proposals that align with organizational goals.
• Strategic Relationship Management: Ability to think strategically and cultivate long-term relationships with suppliers, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Urgency with Strategic Intent: Capable of acting with urgency and purpose while maintaining a strong focus on long-term strategic goals.
• Risk and Opportunity Management: Proficient in developing and executing risk and opportunity plans to achieve program objectives effectively.
• Collaborative Work with Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations
• ERP System experience with SAP ERP Production System, leveraging its capabilities to optimize purchasing processes.
• Communication and Presentation Skills: Demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills, along with strong presentation abilities to convey complex information effectively.
• Supplier Management Experience: Extensive experience in supplier management, including the development and negotiation of Statements of Work (SOW).
• Knowledge of Acquisition Regulations: Solid understanding of U.S. government acquisition laws and regulations (FAR, DFAR, ITAR, EAR, etc.), ensuring compliance in all purchasing activities.

Working Conditions

Office environment, duties performed indoors, moderate to quiet noise and comfortable temperatures. Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions levels. Ability to work 24/7 schedule and be available as business situations require. Some may be able to do part of their work remotely. Travel may be required

Physical requirements

Occasionally positions self to move an office item >10 lbs.

Frequently move about the production floor and office area to attend meetings or trainings

Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 75% of the time

Frequently operates a computer, enters data into systems, verifies information, etc...