Supply Base Manager

Are you a strategic procurement professional who excels at building supplier partnerships, reducing costs, and improving supply chain performance? We are seeking a Supply Base Manager to manage assigned commodities and supplier relationships while ensuring the best overall value for the company and its customers.In this role, you will partner with product and project teams, evaluate supplier competitiveness, address component availability, and implement value analysis and value engineering initiatives. The ideal candidate combines purchasing experience with strong technical knowledge, problem-solving ability, and a team-focused approach.Key Responsibilities:Participate in assigned product and project team activities, providing functional expertise, technical input, and solutions to cross-functional challenges.Measure and improve supplier performance using quality-management and advanced materials-management techniques.Evaluate assigned commodities and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, service, and overall value.Build and maintain strategic partnerships with suppliers.Maintain purchasing-system integrity to support inventory accuracy and prompt supplier payments.Partner with Accounting to facilitate the timely processing and payment of supplier invoices.Provide strategic direction for supply base management at the divisional level and through cross-division councils.Use value analysis and value engineering techniques to meet established material-cost reduction goals.Assist the Fairfax facility with component shortages when needed.Remain current on industry developments, emerging technologies, and best practices within assigned commodity areas.Provide input and direction supporting the department’s overall procurement strategy.Financial and Risk Management:Fulfill the financial-control and risk-management responsibilities associated with the position.Perform all responsibilities in accordance with the company’s code of ethics and applicable policies.Required Education and Skills:Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a mechanical, engineering, technical, supply chain, or related focus.Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.Ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.Required Experience:Purchasing or supply base management experience involving one or more of the following:Ice machine componentsMetalsElectrical componentsMechanical componentsExperience working in a team-focused environment.Quality-management and problem-solving training or experience.Experience assessing supplier performance, pricing, quality, and risk is preferred.Travel and Physical Requirements:Ability to travel approximately 25% or more, which may include four to five overnight hotel stays.Ability to perform occasional light lifting, bending, and squatting.Ability to spend approximately 30% of the workday keyboarding and completing computer-based tasks.Compensation:The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $90,000-$105,000, based on experience, qualifications, and job-related factors.Company-Paid BenefitsEmployee life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverageShort-term and long-term disability coverageCompany HSA contributions for employees enrolled in a high-deductible health planEmployee Assistance ProgramFinancial wellness services through Truist MomentumTravel assistance through Lincoln TravelConnect10 paid holidaysAccrued paid time offFive prorated sick daysTuition assistanceEligibility to participate in annual performance-based bonusesVoluntary BenefitsMedical insurance through Blue Cross Blue ShieldPPO and high-deductible health plan optionsHealth Savings Account through HealthEquityPrescription benefits through Express ScriptsDental insurance through Delta DentalVision coverage through VSPMedical and dependent-care flexible spending accounts through FloresAdditional voluntary life insurance and AD&D coverage, including dependent coverageSupplemental plans through UNUM, including:Critical illness insuranceAccident insuranceHospital indemnity insuranceGroup legal coverage and identity-theft protection through LegalShield401(k) retirement plan with a company matchReady to use your procurement expertise to strengthen supplier partnerships, improve performance, and deliver measurable value? Apply today to be considered for the Supply Base Manager position.