Senior Associate, Category Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +3 more locations.

📋 Description

• Assist in supplier development and capacity expansion initiatives by collecting data, coordinating input from stakeholders, and monitoring assigned tasks.

• Work together with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement, and program teams to address and resolve technical inquiries related to suppliers.

• Recognize sourcing risks and apply approved mitigation strategies.

• Aid in production ramp-up efforts across various programs and locations.

• Compile supplier capability data and facilitate Engineering and Quality assessments for new product launches and alternative-source qualifications.

• Gather internal business requirements and ensure they align with commodity strategies and technology development objectives.

• Support supplier communications, evaluate proposals, and document agreements.

• Aggregate program demand and forecasts for supplier capacity planning as well as scheduling and pricing discussions.

• Provide suppliers with approved forecasts on a regular basis.

• Assist in sourcing and purchase order processes by maintaining required documentation and coordinating necessary inputs.

• Monitor the status of supplier agreements, including expiration dates and renewal actions.

• Maintain project tracking tools, analyze supplier data, and prepare status reports and presentations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree along with a minimum of two years of relevant supply chain experience; alternatively, a graduate degree with zero to two years of relevant supply chain experience; or, if no degree, at least six years of relevant supply chain experience.

• Preferred experience in composites, chemicals, energetics, or similar manufacturing processes.

• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma, manufacturing process enhancements, quality inspections, or supplier capability evaluations is preferred.

• Experience in supporting supplier proposals, negotiations, or agreements, including Long-Term Agreements (LTAs), Memoranda of Agreements (MOAs), and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), is preferred.

• Preferred knowledge of FAR Part 15, cost/price analysis, and contracting practices within regulated environments.

• Experience in defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated manufacturing settings is preferred.

• Preferred experience in preparing business-case analyses, project updates, and presentations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint, along with familiarity with MRP/ERP systems is preferred.

• A Master's degree or a formal concentration in supply chain, operations management, or business is preferred.

• Active U.S. security clearance is preferred.

• Willingness to travel up to 30%, primarily within the U.S., with potential international travel to supplier and customer sites.

🏝️ Benefits

• 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Disability insurance.

• 401(k) matching program.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Education assistance opportunities.

• Parental leave benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Company-paid holidays.