Manager, Supply Chain – Electrical Systems chez Cfsenergy

Join the power movement as a Manager, Supply Chain – Electrical SystemsThe Manager, Supply Chain leads the team in charge of supply chain activities for Electrical Systems: strategic sourcing, tactical procurement, supplier management, supplier development and reliability. They build and develop the team of Supplier Integration Managers and Supplier Development Engineer embedded within the project teams and are accountable for meeting the internal customers’ needs. The Manager, Supply Chain position is a working manager role, and will be hands on in the development, implementation, and execution of sourcing strategies for SPARC, ARC and other projects. To be successful at CFS you must be a creative problem solver with the ability to work collaboratively on hard problems in a fast-paced environment with great people.



What you'll do:

Team Manager:

Train, support, develop and coach the members of the team

Have management responsibility for meeting cost, quality and delivery objectives

In close coordination with the engineering leads for Electrical Systems, plan and assign work, manage the workload and define priorities as required

Act as an escalation point to solve issues

Ensure process adherence for strategic sourcing, purchase orders placement/management and supplier quality

Report on project status, risks and issues to the supply chain and the systems leadership teams

Lead change management and process definition/improvement initiatives

Recruit new team members as additional headcount is approved

Individual contributor:

Elaborate and execute project procurement or commodity strategies

Coordinate planning and scheduling activities with the assigned planners in a matrixed organization (functionally reporting to the head of Supply Planning)

Coordinate supplier development and reliability activities with the assigned supplier development engineers

Drive sourcing projects, coordinating cross-functionally

Negotiate short and long-term agreements for parts, subassemblies, finished goods, equipment, and/or services

Create and manage purchase orders

Monitor suppliers throughout the execution of the contracts

Support cost savings initiatives, lead time improvement projects, and quality improvement projects

Visit suppliers as necessary to conduct business reviews or check on project milestones

Negotiate internally and externally at all levels or with people of influence frequently

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, finance or other related fields

10+ years’ related work experience in a manufacturing, supply chain, engineering or other relevant supplier-focused environment

Successful experience managing and developing a team

Previous experience sourcing equipment, parts and services

Ability to negotiate complex contracts, including build to specification contracts

Ability to develop sourcing strategies for projects or commodities

Deep understanding of supply chain and ERP best practices

Proven experience in supporting critical new product introduction activities for highly technical products

Ability to communicate with internal engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers in a collaborative way 

Organizational and project management skills

Customer service mindset and entrepreneurial spirit

Exceptional creative problem solving and critical thinking skills

Demonstrate integrity, respect, attention to detail, collaboration, creativity and agility

Ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic environment

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion

Bonus points for:

Previous experience sourcing equipment for industrial electrical systems, energy storage systems, electronics and/or instrumentation and control

Master’s degree in the field of Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance or other related field

Previous experience in a high growth environment

Must-have Requirements:

Perform extended activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, sitting, etc.

Perform extended periods of phone or teleconference work

Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call regularly; travel expected to be minimum 25% including International travel

Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics

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