Vice President of Supply Chain ManagementThe Vice President of Supply Chain Management will be responsible for recommending improvements in all purchasing, inventory, planning, and logistics for an EMS provider.Recommend improvement opportunities for purchasing, inventory, planning, and logistics.Develop and implement cost reduction strategies within the supply chain.Create procurement metrics and implement purchasing policies and best practices.Coordinate business relationships and agreements with major suppliers.Provide critical assessment of operational supply chain performance and processes.Develop and institutionalize a global procurement strategy.Work proactively to drive cost savings within the Supply Chain.Plan and manage resources through cross-functional processes.Coordinate logistics agreements with major suppliers.Maximize delivery cycles from the supply base.Align purchasing and inventory practices with sales/customer needs.Establish a Supplier Performance Program and Supplier Qualification procedures.Negotiate vendor agreements and manage inventories.Education & Experience Required:Skilled in negotiations, supplier selection, and purchases control.Strong production planning and inventory management skills.Experience in strategic planning, supplier relations, sourcing, and production planning.Proficiency in logistics, material management systems, e-commerce, and strategic sourcing.Logistics and warehousing experience.5+ years of supply chain management in electronics manufacturing.Experience in EMS or defense electronics is preferred.Experience with implementing ERP systems is helpful.Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA, CPIM, or CPM is a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr