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Consulting
Hybrid up to 3 Days Onsite
Full time
Newark California United States
Consulting
Supply Chain
City
Newark
Country
United States
State/Province
California
About This Role
Global Supply Manager’s lead and manage the procurement activities across multiple commodities, including Electronics Systems, Extrusions, Chassis Systems, and Plastic Resins. These roles involve developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials to meet the company’s production needs.
What You Will Work On
  • Be a key decision maker and partner with counterparts within Engineering, Supplier Quality, Finance, Logistics, and Manufacturing.
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies and policies to optimize sourcing while achieving cost savings and quality objectives.
  • Identify, develop, and manage the global supply chain, supporting cross-functional teams during development and industrialization phases.
  • Thoroughly negotiate favorable contracts including parts pricing, tooling costs and Engineering Services (NRE / EDT).
  • Create RFQs, review, analyze, and clarify quotations from suppliers, and develop sound sourcing and business recommendations.
  • Work with suppliers and Engineering to release parts into production and issue POs for prototype and production tooling.
  • Manage supplier development and tooling timelines, part availability for prototype builds/start of production, and develop solutions to delays or problems.
  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supplier performance and conduct regular reviews.
  • Track and analyze procurement expenditures, variance against budget, and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Identify and assess risks within the supply chain, including supply shortages, price volatility, and geopolitical factors.
  • Travel 15-25% to visit suppliers for business and program reviews.
What You Will Bring
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s or advanced degree preferred.
  • 8-12 years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering, with a focus on Electronics Systems, Extrusions, Chassis Systems, or Plastic Resins.
  • Strong understanding of technical and manufacturing requirements for various commodities.
  • Product launch experience and understanding of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis.
  • Creative, calculated risk-taker with the ability to manage complex suppliers and resolve disputes.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as organizational and program management capabilities.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, and ERP systems (SAP or equivalent).
  • Ability to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively.
What You Can Expect
  • Variety of workplace arrangements including hybrid, remote, onsite.  
  • Compensation commensurate with employee qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market, and operational factors. 
  • Pay Range: $70-$95/hr depending on experience and alignment with the role
  • Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase plan, Professional development program, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required)
  • An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies, and qualities that set our team apart.   
What We Do
As a next-generation human capital firm, we connect the best talent in the market to execute transformation and high-value projects for our global clients—solving problems in the areas of Business Transformation, Governance, Risk and Compliance, and Technology and Digital Innovation.  

Our unique consulting model allows you the radical flexibility and control you demand in the “Now of Work,” enabling you to define your career path based on your expertise, passion, desire to travel, work environment and life stage. At RGP, diversity, equity and inclusion are critical underpinnings of our shared values. We recognize diversity as a strength that is cultivated through our culture, our people, and our business.   

RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply.  
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