Associate Director, Strategic Account Manager

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

📋 Description

• Take charge of the organization-wide supplier relationships, including accountability for risk and governance.

• Drive the development and implementation of a multi-year supplier strategy that aligns with enterprise priorities.

• Cultivate and manage strategic supplier relationships across various business units.

• Coordinate and implement supplier and commodity strategies to enhance performance, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

• Oversee and assess supplier performance to ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and foster continuous improvement.

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

• Provide guidance and oversight during contract negotiations to secure optimal terms concerning price, quality, risk, and delivery.

• Travel may be required up to 15%.

⛳️ Requirements

• A University Degree with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience, or, if lacking a degree, 16 years of pertinent experience.

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

• Background in the aerospace/defense sector.

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

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

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

• Experience in Risk Management.

• Proficient in Project Management.

• Capable of collaborating across business units and with cross-functional teams.

• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Healthcare benefits.

• Wellness benefits.

• Retirement benefits.

• Work/life benefits.

• Parental leave, including paternity leave.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Achievement awards.

• Educational assistance.

• Child/adult backup care.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Short-term disability.

• Long-term disability.

• 401(k) match.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Employee assistance program.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Paid time off.

• Holidays.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available.