Strategic Supply Chain Professional
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Strategic Supply Chain Manager to join our team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for driving strategic supply chain optimization across new product development and existing product lines, ensuring seamless integration between suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Proactively engage as the strategic interface between suppliers and internal teams to determine new and alternate sources for technology, components, and services across our product portfolio.
2. Maintain comprehensive knowledge of supplier technology roadmaps and product pipelines, proactively identifying opportunities for engineering teams and facilitating direct communication between subject matter experts.
3. Manage end-to-end sourcing coordination and processes for new product development including leading supplier selection, capability assessment, quality improvement, and supplier readiness initiatives.
4. Act as the primary owner of the shared procurement tracker, ensuring timely updates and accurate records of order status, lead times, quotes, delivery dates, tooling requirements, and cost approvals.
5. Liaise directly with the Brisbane-based engineering team and the global supply chain team in India to ensure accurate and timely ordering of both standard catalogue and custom-designed parts.
6. Facilitate the preparation, review, and version control of Engineering Bills of Materials (EBOMs), and ensure alignment with procurement data tracking.
7. Lead development and maintenance of supplier performance management systems, including scorecards, evaluation frameworks, and continuous improvement programs.
8. Research and evaluate global supply sources to ensure competitive pricing and adequate production capacity, developing market intelligence and