Position Title: Senior Sourcing and Procurement Manager

Location: Baltimore, MD, US, 21220

Company Name: STENA

Description

Who YOU are and what YOU can become

ST Engineering MRAS is looking for a Senior Sourcing and Procurement Manager to interface with the purchasing team, its’ supply base, and site leadership to effectively deliver hardware on-time, on-quality, and at a competitive price.

In this role, you will manage the Actuation and Accessories purchasing team in conjunction with the respective supply chain relationship, from RFP, through contract award and fulfillment execution to achieve the best contractual conditions, pricing, terms & delivery, while also ensuring internal and external customer satisfaction.

Who WE are and where WE are going

At MRA Systems, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day. From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can-do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say-do ratio. We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future.

A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none. At ST Engineering MRAS, we are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company’s expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as it’s materials and processing expertise.

What YOU will do

Communicate sourcing plan and commodity strategy requirements within buying team.
Coordinate and report on program schedules, priorities, IMS plans/targets.
Ensure alignment between buying team and supply chain with various program build plans.
Develop cost reduction strategies, inclusive of projects, with the buying team and the supply chain.
Assist in driving ramp, capacity and transition plan readiness with the supply base.
Provide clear project direction and status with various stakeholders.
Stakeholder in the Make/Buy process. Provide data that is essential to the overall evaluation from the Buy side.
Interact, integrate and drive results across cross-functional teams in engineering, supply chain, quality, production, and executive leadership.
Drive accountability and support the commodity team to meet and exceed key metrics (timely requisition placement, MRB reduction, deflation/inflation mitigation, OTD-delinquency reduction, etc.).
Oversee and prioritize risk mitigation strategies (i.e. multi-source decisions, DTC, cost variance and supply chain reviews).
Assess, manage and mitigate risks.
Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers.
Develop and drive cost strategy within the Sourcing Organization, inclusive of cost savings, cost risk mitigation, long term agreements and leverage opportunities.
Conduct contract negotiations and reviews.
Determine quantity and timing of deliveries.
Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand.
Recruit, onboard, train and mentor new hires.

What YOU bring to Succeed

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of procurement, supply chain, logistics, or warehouse management experience including 5 years in a Managerial/Supervisory or Team Leadership role;
This position involves access to export-controlled technology which requires U.S. Person status or government authorization. A ‘U.S. Person,’ as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62, includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence (green card holders), and individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the United States. To be considered for this position, you must either be a U.S. Person or fall within a legally recognized export control exception or authorization. If hired, you will be required to provide valid proof of such status.

Desired Characteristics

Knowledge in sourcing various commodities, inclusive of but not limited to: ducting, electrical wiring harnesses, specialized valves, source-controlled hardware, actuation hardware, long lead hardware, machine, sheet metal, forgings, raw materials, etc.
Experienced managing source-controlled hardware and life of program contracts.
Quick learner with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain focus, and adapt to a variety of challenges.
Ability to conduct detailed material reviews in a time-contained environment with supplier leadership.
Ability to take initiative and responsibility for sourcing needs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong sense of time organization and urgency.
Strong analytical skillset mandatory. Prefer advanced Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint) experience.
ERP experience is mandatory, SAP preferred.
Working knowledge of supplier portals.
Ability to influence others and lead small teams while also being able to work independently.
Willingness to travel.

At ST Engineering, we offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities.

Estimate salary range for this role: $119,100 to $148,900 per year. ST Engineering considers several factors with extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

ST Engineering - MRAS Benefits

As a full-time employee of ST Engineering- MRAS, you are eligible for our benefits package including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
Health Flexible Spending Accounts
Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes
Immediate 401k vesting!!!
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)

Employment Notice: Background and Drug Screening Requirements

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.

It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. ST Engineering is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.

ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 571-771-0101, or by email at stena.careers@stengg.us.

Nearest Major Market: Baltimore

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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