Associate Director, Strategic Account Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Oversee the organization-wide supplier relationships, including accountability for risk and governance.

• Drive the development and execution of multi-year supplier strategies that align with enterprise goals.

• Cultivate and enhance strategic supplier partnerships across various business units.

• Coordinate and implement supplier and commodity strategies to maximize performance, quality, and cost efficiency.

• Track and manage supplier performance to ensure compliance with SLAs and foster continuous improvement.

• Lead cross-functional collaborations to ensure a cohesive supplier strategy and its execution.

• Offer support and guidance during contract negotiations to secure optimal terms regarding price, quality, risk, and delivery.

• Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time.

⛳️ Requirements

• Generally requires a University Degree and at least 12 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience, or, in the absence of a degree, 16 years of pertinent experience.

• Over 10 years of experience in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Programs.

• Background in the aerospace/defense sector is essential.

• Proven experience in a transformational leadership or team management capacity.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

• Comprehensive end-to-end supply chain management experience.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in Risk Management.

• Proficient in Project Management.

• Capability to collaborate across business units and with cross-functional teams.

• Strong ability to influence and negotiate effectively.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life balance benefits.

• Parental leave, including paternity leave.

• Flexible work schedules to accommodate personal needs.

• Recognition awards for achievements.

• Educational assistance programs.

• Backup care for children and adults.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.

• Short-term and long-term disability options.

• 401(k) matching contributions.

• Flexible spending accounts available.

• Employee assistance program for additional support.

• Employee Scholar Program to encourage further education.

• Paid time off and holiday leave.

• Opportunities for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available.