JOB TITLE: Senior Manager, Supply Chain               

 

DEPARTMENT: Supply Chain – Garlock Sealing Products

 

 

GENERAL NATURE OF JOB:

Key activities include development of the supply chain team, efficient and cost-effective sourcing of strategic direct and indirect materials and supplier relationship management.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

Develops and implements segment wide strategies and leads strategic sourcing activities (RFI’s, RFP’s, competitive sourcing events, negotiations, data analysis, supplier development and selection) to optimize costs, working capital, and commercial terms. Leads strategic sourcing activities for the business or businesses assigned.  This will include domestic and offshore activities.  Brings forward potential business development and new product introduction opportunities to the product management teams as they arise. Serves as active member of Garlock North America leadership team and Enpro Supply Chain Council to help create a vision and strategies for the organization's success. Actively documents Garlock’s quarterly strategic supply chain performance to Enpro’s C Suite, Garlock’s General Manager and the Sealing Segment President. Establishes Garlock’s annual Cost Savings and Performance outlook and reports progress monthly using a centralized reporting tool. Leads supply chain / sourcing team in a fashion that provides excellent business partnership and support services to internal and external stakeholders. Continuously assessing, developing, hiring and performance managing talent are key components of this role. Facilitates activities with engineering and other departments in the clarification and establishes development of clear and concise purchasing specifications for materials, products and equipment.  Acts as the lead liaison between suppliers and the organization in communicating these specifications. Leads supply chain / sourcing team in identifying and mitigating supply chain and supplier risks including those associated with single and sole source suppliers.  Facilitates organizational activities to address and eliminate identified risks; this may include second sourcing, inventory arrangements or material obsolescence and replacement activities.   Leads Supply Chain team members through negotiations with suppliers to support best in-class service levels, costs and working capital performance.  This will include long and short-term contracts, and renewals related to products, materials, utilities, software, capital equipment and other essential goods and services.  Maintains overall surveillance and integrity of statutory and/or Garlock systems process and audit requirements. Recommends additions or modifications to overall purchasing procedures and/or methods to improve standardization and functionality. Leads and facilitates Garlock ERP implementation and Accounts Payable Automation projects for the Supply Chain function.

 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

 

Ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management. Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) with the Institute for Supply Management (ISM)or equivalent Minimum of 10 years of meaningful category management and strategic sourcing experience across direct and indirect material categories on a global scale. Minimum of 5 years of experience in directly leading and managing teams of strategic and tactical supply chain professionals in a manufacturing or industrial setting Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and ERP operating systems Highly developed verbal and written communication skills across regions, functions, and levels; fluent in English Embraces and works well in ambiguous situations. Excellent analytical and project management capabilities. Keen collaboration and influencing skills; works effectively in a matrixed organization. Proven and demonstrable record of cost reduction for direct and indirect materials and transportation services. Excellent negotiator.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

This is primarily an onsite role in an office environment, some manufacturing floor exposure, some travel (5% to 10% will be required)

 

REPORTS TO:

Direct line report to Director - Product, Innovation and Operations

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office and Manufacturing Floor Position: Ability to perform sedentary work, spending extended periods of time working with a computer. Physical effort may include stooping, kneeling, touching, feeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Clarity of vision to see near and mid-range.   Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. 

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Garlock.

Enpro carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors including the background, education, training, and experience required, as well as geographic considerations such as cost of labor, and applicable local and state laws. These considerations can cause offered compensation to vary. The hiring range for this position is typically $106,400-172,000 annually. Actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. Enpro offers a range of benefits including, but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) matching, and other supplemental insurance options