About Us:
Middle River Aerostructure Systems is a world-leading manufacturer of thrust reversers (the braking system on a jet engine), engine nacelle components and specialized aerostructures. It supplies and supports these products for engine makers, airplane manufacturers and aircraft operators. Located on Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay near Baltimore, MRAS has a 1.7-million sq. ft. facility situated on 180 acres – where the company and its predecessors have designed, built and equipped civil and military aircraft for over 90 years. In 2019, MRAS was acquired by ST Engineering North America, the U.S. affiliate of Singapore-based ST Engineering – becoming a part of its global network of aerospace facilities and offices. With the ownership change, the company was renamed Middle River Aerostructure Systems.

Role Summary:

ST Engineering Aerospace – Middle River Aerostructure Systems, LLC. is looking for a Senior Sourcing Manager to interface with the purchasing team, its’ supply base, and site leadership to effectively deliver hardware on-time, on-quality, and at a competitive price.

In this role, you will manage the Actuation and Accessories purchasing team in conjunction with the respective supply chain relationship, from RFP, through contract award and fulfillment execution to achieve the best contractual conditions, pricing, terms & delivery, while also ensuring internal and external customer satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities:

• Communicate sourcing plan and commodity strategy requirements within buying team.
• Coordinate and report on program schedules, priorities, IMS plans/targets.
• Ensure alignment between buying team and supply chain with various program build plans.
• Develop cost reduction strategies, inclusive of projects, with the buying team and the supply chain.
• Assist in driving ramp, capacity and transition plan readiness with the supply base.
• Provide clear project direction and status with various stakeholders.
• Stakeholder in the Make/Buy process. Provide data that is essential to the overall evaluation from the Buy side.
• Interact, integrate and drive results across cross-functional teams in engineering, supply chain, quality, production, and executive leadership.
• Drive accountability and support the commodity team to meet and exceed key metrics (timely requisition placement, MRB reduction, deflation/inflation mitigation, OTD-delinquency reduction, etc.).
• Oversee and prioritize risk mitigation strategies (i.e. multi-source decisions, DTC, cost variance and supply chain reviews).
• Assess, manage and mitigate risks.
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers.
• Develop and drive cost strategy within the Sourcing Organization, inclusive of cost savings, cost risk mitigation, long term agreements and leverage opportunities.
• Conduct contract negotiations and reviews.
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries.
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand.
• Recruit, onboard, train and mentor new hires.

Education, Experience, and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 10 years of supply chain, procurement, logistics, or warehouse management experience

Qualifications / Skills:

• Knowledge in sourcing various commodities, inclusive of but not limited to: ducting, electrical wiring harnesses, specialized valves, source controlled hardware, actuation hardware, long lead hardware, machined, sheet metal, forgings, raw materials, etc.
• Experienced in managing source controlled hardware and life of program contracts.
• Quick learner with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain focus, and adapt to a variety of challenges.
• Ability to conduct detailed material reviews in a time constrained environment with supplier leadership.
• Ability to take initiative and responsibility for sourcing needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong sense of time organization and urgency.
• Strong analytical skill set mandatory. Prefer advanced Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint) experience.
• ERP experience is mandatory, SAP preferred.
• Working knowledge of supplier portals.
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams while also being able to work independently.
• Willingness to travel.

MRAS is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value.

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Nearest Major Market: Baltimore

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About the Company:
Middle River Aerostructure Systems