Manager, Global Procurement & Logistics

DataPath is a global leader in remote satellite-based communications solutions that solve our customers toughest communications challenges in urgent time frames and under extreme conditions. We specialize in enabling complex communication networks that are critical to the operations of the Department of Defense Civilian Government and commercial markets.

Summary

The Manager Global Procurement & Logistics is responsible for strategic sourcing of materials and Services vendor management and supplier quality as well as Logistics for DataPath. This position works closely with the DataPaths Senior Leadership Team Operations Quality and Engineering to ensure DataPaths sourcing and procurement strategies are aligned with the companys strategic and performance goals for both government and commercial markets and to ensure DataPaths vendors maintain the highest level of quality for all parts components and sub-assemblies used in DataPath products. This individual is also responsible for DataPaths Logistics functions including warehousing inventory management transportation shipping and receiving. The logistics functions also include warehousing inventory management export import and transportation of materials that are consigned at supplier locations when applicable.

The position will lead a small team of highly seasoned Procurement professionals to establish and maintain robust primary and alternative partnerships with strategic technology suppliers for all product lines on a global basis to increase design collaboration proactively drive obsolescence management and deliver cost-effective and differentiated technology solutions of the highest quality. This individual will be responsible for identifying potential cost savings opportunities with existing vendors and developing new vendors that will help the company meet our product development and budgetary goals. This position will be further responsible for collaborating with DataPath Quality to establish quality benchmarks with all vendors and suppliers and ensuring compliance with these benchmarks through contractual agreements and close collaboration resolving issues immediately and developing alternate strategies as appropriate.

This individual will also lead a second small team of highly qualified professionals who support all DataPaths logistics functions associated with the movement and management of materials as needed to support DataPaths overall business. This team must be proficient in both domestic and international transportation and shipment requirements and is responsible for establishing logistics agreements that provide DataPath with the best value quality and reliability. Effective management of goods between inventory and production locations and secure management of customer owned inventory are also key responsibilities for this individual and team.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement value-added supplier and logistics relationship strategies.
• Conduct technology and operational assessments of emerging and established suppliers and logistics partners.
• Build and develop the Procurement and Logistics organization including leading team of professionals located in multiple locations if necessary.
• Establish goals metrics tools and methodologies to drive organizational continuous improvements including efficiencies quality improvements on-time delivery and cost savings.
• Identify and implement methodologies to track and mitigate supplier failure trends.
• Optimize organization metrics (e.g. lead time transport duration inventory turns etc.) at the lowest possible total cost.
• Develop implement and monitor material flow and logistics strategies and methodologies that minimize production down time due to the lack of material.
• Responsible for implementing policies and procedures that meet required regulations and leverage the capabilities of DataPath systems. Including but not limited to ITAR/EAR DCMA procurement regulations in accordance with CPSR and DMSMS government requirements.
• Team with internal Product Management and Marketing groups to support the effective launch of new products to satisfy market needs.
• Collaborate with Contracts Management team on negotiations of global contracts pricing agreements and reseller agreements.
• Develop and maintain department budget and develop long-range planning to strategically meet the needs of DataPath.
• Collaborate with DataPath Quality organization to establish key ISO policies and procedures quality metrics support driving quality improvements and get-well plan (if necessary) for key suppliers.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Point of Contact (POC) to internal and external customers for all vendor delivery and pricing issues.
• Perform senior-level strategic customer out-briefs as required.
• 25% domestic and international travel expected (more initially).
• Work with Operations Sales and Contracts to setup and load bid and quote information into the companys Pricing database (i.e. ProPricer or other).
• Support Sales with bid Pricing volume discussions and submissions.
• Present summary reports for quotes and bid prices to senior leadership during bid review meetings.
• Base inputs into and reports from the Pricing database on financial rates provided by Finance.
• Coordinate with Contracts for all submissions of bids to customers.
• Train others to use the Pricing database tool and processes with Operations Sales Finance and Contracts associated with quotes and bids.
• Incorporate quotes for Portables BoxSales and SMASY in the Pricing database.
• Support quote and bid efforts even when extended hours or workweek situations arise.
• Improve the pricing process i.e. integrate into Costpoint work hours/efforts.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Applicant must be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
• Bachelors degree in business or other related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 15 years business operations experience in a global technology business environment.
• Proactive and results focused individual who can setup and lead meetings or drive actions to closure via other approaches as necessary.
• Demonstrated knowledge of global procurement practices and experience with working in emerging markets.
• Proven skills in negotiation budgeting forecasting and managing relationships with third-party suppliers.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated fluency in Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft Project.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills as well as demonstrated global responsibility.
• Effective leadership teamwork organizational and presentation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of industry-leading MRP systems.

Preferred Requirements:

• Purchasing supply management and logistics leadership and experience is preferred.
• Experience with Deltek CostPoint MRP is preferred.
• Lean/Six Sigma Certification preferred but not required.
• Masters Degree in Business Administration Logistics Management or similar discipline.

DataPath is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse global culture that values teamwork integrity innovation leadership and an unwavering commitment to our customers.