Lex Products will be recruiting at the Bridgeport American Job Center on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 10am to 12:45pm.

Primary Function:

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.

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Lead, develop, and support a team of at least two Buyers.

Lead supplier sourcing and negotiations for Military components

Implement supplier agreements as required.

Perform Make vs. Buy analysis.

Actively participate/lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)

Measure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure continued success towards local and corporate goals - Purchase price Variance (PPV), Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD), Freight Spend

Second source critical suppliers for make components.

Track commodity trends and interface with Military Sales team to ensure costs align to support expected margin for contracts.

Manage safety stock, lead-times, MOQs for assigned locations.

Support the Corporate SIOP process as required.

Support ISO 9001and AS-9100 audits

Travel is required with this position.

Basic Qualifications:

[]{#P17_1583}U.S. Citizen is required; this position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Engineering, Accounting, Business Management, or related field. MBA is preferred.

5+ years supervisory experience required, Supply Chain or Purchasing

Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS-9100 is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

ERP/MRP experience (i.e. Made2Manage, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle)

DFARS/FAR experience

Government sourcing contract experience

Experience in - machined parts, sheet metal, cable, and connectors

Abilities/skills required:

Superior Negotiation Experience

MS Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Power BI

Excellent analytical skills and problem solving

Experienced - Supply Chain strategy, supplier relationships, project management, contracts, and cost reductions

Good communication skills both written and verbal.

Process oriented, high-level sense of urgency

Good business sense and capability to develop a vision and/or strategy.

Excellent negotiation skills

Ability to guide and motivate work teams in meeting department and company goals and objectives.

Ability to be adaptable and flexible to changing workplace priorities.

Other tasks as required.

Lex Products is a Drug Free / Equal Opportunity Employer

Lex Products Corporation

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