Job ID: 113611
The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 5 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.
Job Summary
Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Manager Supply Chain level I for our Bridgeton, MO facility. This position will be responsible for the commodity procurement team located in Bridgeton, MO. As key member of the Supply Chain Leadership team, this role will be responsible for ensuring quality product is delivered on time and in support of business unit goals. The position is responsible for developing a high performing team that will ensure compliant PO's are placed and suppliers are managed across the lifecycle.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for quality, delivery, and cost of procured materials
Manage a multi-discipline team
Assist in the development of forecast/requirements for area of responsibility
Assist in developing and implementing strategy for assigned area of responsibility
Implement transition plans to new supplier
Assist in creating Strategic Supplier Purchase Agreements
Enforce company and department policies and procedures
Monitor metrics and take action as appropriate
Communicate and clarify departmental goals and metrics
Responsible for ensuring monthly budgets are not exceeded; take action to realign to plan if budgets are exceeded
Consolidate requisitions as much as possible to obtain leverage pricing
Review open requisitions weekly and meet with appropriate buyers on the open requisitions
Review placement to requisition need date and length of time in purchasing
Coordinate with Engineering and Quality on a team approach to supplier assessments and approval
Advise planning, engineering and drafting of item master errors, updates, or omissions in relation to mil-specs or new or obsolete items
Advise planning, engineering and contracts of changes in prices or lead times that make and produce cost-prohibitive or lead times detrimental to production cycles
Expedite critical components to ensure on-time deliveries
Be prepared to address any current or potential parts issues
Look for creative ways to improve purchasing ability to make contributions to the company's goals
Improve understanding of purchasing relationship to the over-all company plans and strategy
Research and analyze costing information for cost reduction
Evaluate dispositioned discrepancy reports, signed off by program engineers and Q.C. engineers, and submitting information to both for re-evaluation
Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
A minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in high technology (aerospace or defense preferred)
Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain management tools and procedures
Demonstrated management skills, particularly "influence management" and "conflict resolution"
Experience throughout the product lifecycle from New Product Introduction through obsolescence to include: generation of system and subsystem statements of work and subcontracts, strategic supplier selection, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts including implementation for cost reduction and performance improvement efforts
Experience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and DoD, ITAR, EAR, FAR, DFAR regulations
Demonstrated negotiation skills
Strong customer interface skills
Demonstrated problem-solving skills
Demonstrated success in managing manpower planning, program reviews, scheduling and budget control
Successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense supply chain activities preferred
U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
The salary range for this position is $104,295.00/year- $140,799.00/year for the state of Illinois. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.
Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any @type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LSY
