Senior Supply Chain Manager

Role description

Role Overview

The Senior Supply Chain Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the end-to-end supply chain strategy for complex, long-lead materials and capital equipment. This role ensures continuity of supply for critical items with extended lead times by driving rigorous forecasting, supplier collaboration, risk management, and cross-functional alignment with Engineering, Project Management, Finance, and Operations.

What You Will Do

Develop and own the long-lead equipment strategy across assigned programs, including make-vs-buy, sourcing, and inventory strategies. Create and maintain detailed forecasts for long-lead items, incorporating project schedules, engineering changes, and historical consumption. Identify, qualify, and manage strategic suppliers for long-lead equipment, including OEMs and key component manufacturers.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects with tight deadlines and high business impact. They will have strong experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced planning tools, excellent negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills, and the ability to interpret data and translate it into clear actions and recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field
• Experience in supply chain, procurement, or operations, with significant responsibility for long-lead materials or capital equipment
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects with tight deadlines and high business impact
• Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced planning tools
• Excellent negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate it into clear actions and recommendations

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan participation