Supply Chain Sourcing Specialist

Who is Senior Metal Bellows?

Senior Metal Bellows continues to refine and develop welded metal bellows technology and the integration of welded metal bellows into critical aerospace, semiconductor, medical, defense, and industrial applications. Our 115,000 square-foot manufacturing facility is conveniently located on Route 1 in Sharon, Massachusetts.

We have demonstrated excellence in creating new products and solutions that face extremes of temperature, pressure, leakage risk, and reliability demands. We accomplish these objectives within a culture of strong collegial support, mutual respect and uncompromising standards.

What is the Position?

JOB SUMMARY:  Under minimal direction from the Supply Chain Manager, serve as Senior Metal Bellows’ primary technical contact with all suppliers, oversee all new product development (NPI) activities with suppliers, facilitate risk reduction sourcing efforts via qualification of critical purchased parts, and lead onboarding & development of new suppliers.

What are the key responsibilities?

1. Onboard, qualify, and develop new suppliers.
2. Serve as primary liaison for all actions associated with new supplier requirements
3. Work with Engineering and Operations to develop and refine specifications for materials, supplies or equipment.
4. For NPI programs, review and analyze purchase requisitions, investigate and develop sources of supplies, prepare RFQ specifications, issue RFQ requests and review quotations.
5. For NPI programs, identify and select suppliers to procure requisitioned commodities, meeting criteria such as price, quantity, quality and delivery date and places orders.
6. Develop industry, product, and supply base knowledge, including key cost drivers Form strategic alliances with key suppliers to better understand their supply chain qualifications.
7. Manage technical relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality of purchased components.
8. Conduct supplier evaluation and recommend approved suppliers.
9. Manage continuous improvement programs with suppliers. Work effectively to achieve established Department Quality Goals and Objectives.
10. Continuously monitor risk of the existing suppliers /components as well defining plans to mitigate said risks.
11. Analyze data trends; Obtain statistical data, analyze data, and recommend courses of action based upon quantitative results.
12. Interact constructively with suppliers using data to isolate and resolve vendor variation
13. Lead analysis of defective components found in Incoming Inspection and work with suppliers to implement permanent solutions.
14. Manage the flow of goods by providing the necessary guidance & assistance to Procurement Specialists.

What Education and Qualifications are needed for the job?

• A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree along with  5-7 years’ related supply chain experience

Joining Senior Metal Bellows competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, commission plan, and a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, employee recognition program, matching 401k plan, paid vacation, flexible hours, employee wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, and community involvement initiatives.  

Who is Senior PLC?

Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 29 operating businesses in 13 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defense, and land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors.

Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it …

Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence

Equal Opportunity Employer:   minority/female/disability/veteran