Supply Chain Manager - Strategic Sourcing

Company: BlueCrest
Location: Halethorpe
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

BlueCrest is a global, innovative leader in enterprise print, mail and customer communications. Our products include printers, inserters, sorters and parcel solutions-and a renewed commitment to innovative software and vote-by-mail solutions. We are proud to be an industry and market leader in the mail space. Although our manufacturing headquarters is based in Danbury, Connecticut, we are a global company with clients and team members in over 18 countries worldwide, including an expansive field service team comprised of over eight-hundred specialized field service technicians. Summary of Position This position is responsible for efforts related to the management of strategic procurements, pertaining to understanding of forecasting and mitigating supply chain impacts to tier 2 suppliers, as well as managing major subcontracts and subcontracted services. AccountabilitiesStudies supply chain trends and disruptions, particularly those that will impact BlueCrest production, and engage tier 2 suppliers with planning and risk mitigation efforts to avert disruptions. Manages direct order programs serving regional locations. Targets spend categories, initiates corporate agreements, builds supplier relationships and negotiates industry competitive pricing models, best practices, service levels and support for our internal customers. Manage the outsourcing & vendors focussed on global/regional distribution in an effort to avoid supply chain disruptions. Manages the evaluation and execution of major subcontracts, related to material deliveries, costs, and risks.Manages the evaluation and execution of subcontracted services for various project tasks or operational integration of third-party servicesProvides input and/or authors policies and procedures for related programs.Identifies BlueCrest's ongoing needs for the purpose of seeking and analysing competitive bids, selecting and implementing vendors. Monitors and reports on vendor performance. Assists with support and communication of additional programs as appropriate.Required:Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in business administration or management, and substantial experience with a previous background in Procurement / Supply Chain / International OperationsDemonstrated track record of identifying and delivering cost saving opportunities throughout the businessDemonstrated ability to drive business success in an environment where there is a strong emphasis on metrics and reporting.Demonstrated ability to build and develop successful stakeholder engagements.Proficient in Microsoft Office, data analysis and interpretation, presenting to senior business and functional leaders.Project Management / Change Management experienceProfessional accreditations such as MCIPs or ISMDemonstrated leadership, drive and ambition Preferred:Knowledge of D365 / SRM P2P processes and Spend Analytics toolsPDN-990b15e0-daff-4894-9dd9-1fb43a1357fb

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