Job Title: Materials Manager
Duration (Months): 9 Months
Location: Boston, MA - onsite.
Pay Rate: $40.00-$45.00/hr.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field
- 7+ years of experience in high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environment
- 7+ years of direct experience in supplier/supply chain management
- Global supply chain experience managing cross functional teams in a fast pace consumer electronics product company
- Knowledge and experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies
- Knowledge of basic supply agreement construction; understanding of key contracting provisions/requirements
- Working knowledge of the semiconductor industry, processes, technologies and key suppliers.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Master's degree
- Familiarity with world-class sourcing methods and tools
- Exceptional ability to solve problems and coordinate with global team members
- Extensive negotiation experience with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Ability to be innovative in issues related to strategic sourcing, vendor relations, quality assurance and the associated measurement systems
- Strong analytical skills (i.e. cost modeling, quotation analysis, supplier selection)
- Knowledge of Agile highly desirable
- SQL/Tableau/Redshift experience
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)