The Supply Chain Manager will manage all company business with a group of suppliers and is the key internal interface with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality and Manufacturing to deliver world class products on time and cost effectively. The Supply Chain Manager must identify, develop, and manage the global Supply Chain. They will help establish global supply chain strategy, support cross-functional teams during the development and industrialization phases and drive sound business decisions throughout the product life cycle. ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality to identify potential suppliers with the right qualifications to meet expectations and timeline. Create RFQs, review, analyze and clarify quotations from suppliers and develop sound sourcing and business recommendations balancing cost, quality, lead-time and technical considerations. Thoroughly negotiate favorable contracts including parts pricing, tooling costs and Engineering Services (NRE / EDT) Work with suppliers and Engineering to release parts into production and issue POs for Prototype Parts and Prototype/Production Tooling Manage supplier development and tooling timelines, part availability for prototype builds/start of production and develop solutions to delays or problems that arise. Maintain overall supplier relationships and act as point of contact for all commercial issues, including internal report-outs summarizing sourcing status, parts availability and cost status. Travel 15-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviews. RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or related field strongly preferred; MBA or Masters is a plus. 8 years Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering experience in the automotive industry, preferably with experience in exteriors and interiors plastics/resin components and assembliesEnthusiasm and curiosity for understanding the in-scope manufacturing processes on assigned plastic commoditiesProduct launch experience preferred with a high emphasis on knowledge of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis. Strong interpersonal skills, with a team-first mindset that creates a vibrant, cohesive environment to help resolve problems, cascade best practices and deliver optimal results. Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Passion for results, strategy, and sense of ownership that leads to effective hand-on execution. Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage complex suppliers, mitigate unforeseen problems and resolve disputes while preserving relationships with suppliers and internal staff. Strong written and verbal skills as well as organizational and program management capabilities Proficient in Excel, Project, Power Point, Word, ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)$110,000 - $140,000 an hourThe discussed salary range is for Newark, CA location only.