Sr Manager, Purchasing

Posted:
11/21/2024, 10:23:34 AM

Location(s):
Columbia City, Indiana, United States ⋅ Indiana, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Workplace Type:
On-site

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Lead Supply Chain inclusive of direct and indirect procurement activities in support of Ultra Maritime Columbia City, Indiana team. Lead strategic development of the Supply Chain organization to include supplier development and supplier risk management in response to current and forecasted needs for assigned business area.

Ensure timely and accurate completion of all procurement planning and proposal activities. Align staff resources and activities to provide efficient execution of assigned responsibilities. Work in concert with Quality, Finance and Program leadership to deliver operational excellence and ensure achievement of business objectives. Responsible for both strategic and operational execution of the Supply Chain organization including development and management of department objectives as well as leading, developing and managing staff to support cost, quality and material flow objectives. The position reports to the Ultra Maritime US Line of Business Sr. Director of SCM.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Job Description

Major Position Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for providing daily leadership, operational direction, and continuous improvement to all assigned supply chain personnel.

  • Ensure support for the Program Office for assigned business area.

  • Responsible for leading development, maintenance and use of Program Supply Chain plans for active Programs

  • Responsible for teaming with Program and Finance leadership to ensure material availability supports business objectives.

  • Responsible for teaming with the Quality organization to manage supplier base risk and supplier development.

  • Responsible for leading supplier evaluation, selection and management activities

  • Establish goals and objectives for group and individual employees in group.

  • Identify and implement appropriate performance metrics.

  • Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and productivity of the Supply Chain

  • Confers with organization’s senior management to plan business objectives, to develop organization policies related to Supply Chain and to coordinate the Supply Chain function.

  • Advises management regarding sub-contractual rights, obligations and other sub-contractual matters such as effective use of resources and legal issues.

  • Translates the organizations strategic vision into discrete work activities.

  • Ensure continuing compliance with all policy and regulatory requirements.

  • Develop staff training and developments plans for continuous improvement.

  • Comply with all government, corporate and business unit policies, procedures and regulations.

  • Leads others through change and deliver organizational improvement on defined metrics, other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Strong operational management skills (e.g. knowledge of various Supply Chain tools, methods and approaches; determine correct acquisition method; ensure leveling of workload across programs to ensure completion within defined operational metrics, etc.)

  • Knowledge of planning and inventory management methodologies, approaches and strategies to optimize supply chain value.

  • Ability to lead complex international supply chain sourcing and procurement activities (e.g. RFX development and management; supplier qualification and management; contract formulation and negotiation; etc.)

  • Strong management skills while aligning the organization to meet changing demands.

  • Implement and execute change management.

  • Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles with a sense of urgency. Sound cognitive processing to deliver solid decisions.

  • Works within the highest level of integrity and safety.

  • Knowledge of FARs/DFARs regulations and their appropriate application to business transactions


Education /Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting.  MBA desired.   Must have 10- 12 years’ experience in Supply Chain and 7 years supervisory experience.

  • FAR/DFARS and Department of Defense Purchasing Knowledge and Experience preferred.

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Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off and family leave, and much more! 

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [email protected]

Company: Ultra Maritime