Sr. Director, Commodity Management and Sourcing

Senior Director Commodity Management and Sourcing

Job Summary: 

Participates with senior management in developing, implementing, and maintaining a procurement and inventory strategy that supports Cubic’s manufacturing supply chain. Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations and standards governing the purchase and delivery of goods. Ensures the operational effectiveness of the commodity management and sourcing function.  Cascades the strategy to the team.  Leads the negotiation and purchasing of materials and services involving complex engineering and technical requirements, high dollar value and/or critical need. Develops organization policies and ensures governance.   

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Must have deep knowledge of managed sub-function and overall department function. 

• Oversees complex procurements involving engineering and technical requirements in full compliance with federal acquisition regulation (FAR) and government statutes.   

• Leads bidding and contract negotiations to obtain best pricing to meet business needs. 

• Administers procurements with major suppliers that are considered industry partners.   

• Monitors and analyzes the commodities market, global economic conditions, and events to make informed purchasing decisions. 

• Analyzes inventory levels, manufacturing schedules, and long-term business objectives to plan and manage purchases. 

• Implements purchasing policies and processes. 

• Procures materials and services from approved suppliers in accordance with company policies and procedures. 

• Coordinates procurement renewals to ensure uninterrupted supply or service schedules. 

• Monitors marketplace trends, evaluates, and develops new supplier sources. 

• Negotiates and awards procurements in a cost-effective manner ensuring the most favorable price, terms, and delivery dates. 

• Provides liaison with requesting departments and suppliers regarding procurement. requirements, specifications, quality, and delivery dates. 

• Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts. 

• Administers awarded purchase orders in accordance with purchase order terms and conditions and program needs. 

• Supports department goals for minimum vendor delinquencies, timely purchase requisition placement and timely processing of hold tags, rejections, and cost estimating proposals.  

• Evaluates status and expedites purchase orders as required. 

• Develops and maintains all necessary weekly and monthly reports as assigned. 

• Assists Business Development, Material Cost Estimating, Contracts, and other departments, as requested, to develop proposals for new business. 

• Provides guidance and assistance to lower-level procurement personnel. 

• Participates in total quality management (TQM), continuous process improvement (CPI) and ISO 9001 (International Organization for Standardization) efforts.   

• Creates and presents reports on progress toward company TQM/CPI/ISO goals and/or supplier performance. 

• Performs purchasing/subcontract management duties. 

• Performs spreadsheet analysis and reporting. 

• Assists in maintaining procurement computer database. 

• Trains and assists procurement personnel as required. 

• May perform other functions as assigned such as: Material planning, systems reviews, new systems pilots, training, etc. 

• Department interface with Program Office and Engineering on latest programs. 

• Lead Process Improvement teams. 

• Small Business administration. 

Minimum Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, legal or related discipline, plus a minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in commercial, federal, and local government contracts/subcontracts management and negotiation or master’s degree or law degree plus 12 years related experience. 

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, standards, and specifications.  

• Ability to conduct and administer complex technical procurements, perform price, and cost analyses for new business proposals, and effectively negotiate and communicate with suppliers and internal customers.   

• Must be able to manage procurement schedules, prioritize many assignments simultaneously, and work under tight deadlines. 

• Previous demonstrable success at introducing world class supply chain solutions using lean techniques preferred. 

• Experience in and knowledge of municipal, local government and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) is helpful.  

• Experience in public transit and/or Defense subcontracts a plus.   

• Approximately 30% travel required.