Director of Sourcing & Supply Chain

CIRCOR International is a global manufacturer specializing in highly engineered, complex, and severe environment products that serve long-term, high growth infrastructure markets, including oil and gas, power generation, industrial, and aerospace & defense. CIRCOR. Excellence in Flow Control. We are ~3100 people servicing customers in over 100 countries, with a shared purpose of keeping society safe, productive and moving. Together we make the products that endure some of the most severe service and mission critical applications on earth. All around it, deep below it and far above it. But we are more than the products we make. We are more than the sum of our parts. We are people empowered with the means, the expertise, and the company to change the world. We are CIRCOR. Position Overview

The Supply Chain Director's main responsibility is to develop and achieve an overall Supply Chain Management Plan in line with business objectives and strategic business plans. This role will have 4 direct reports in a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager & the procurement team. Principal Activities

Design and implement improvements to Supply Chain to support business growth and improvement strategies. Continues focus on responsiveness to customers and reduce operating expenses and working capital. Accountable for Sourcing, Supplier Quality, and Purchasing functions/teams for delivering Supply chain objectives while ensuring continued Talent Development in the Organization as the Business evolves. Develop inventory management strategies and programs to ensure maximum inventory turns, best price, high quality and consistent support to manufacturing. Work with manufacturing to rationalize outsourcing and in-sourcing activities as it relates to New Products from an Industrialization Standpoint and sustaining products from a Cost reduction/simplification standpoint. Design and implement a Global Sourcing Strategy that supports Business growth objectives and is in line with the overall A&D Group Supply Chain Objectives. Drive Synergies from a Sourcing (Supplier Rationalization), Process and Tools by close collaboration with Group Supply Chain. Reviews and ensures that the appropriate financial metrics are monitored, and proper fiscal controls are in place to maximize cost savings throughout the function. Develop in conjunction with Operations the department operating budgets consistent with goals and objectives and corporate plans. Develop and establish improved controls and reporting systems to provide accurate information as to accomplishments, progress, performance, and capabilities in controlling expenditures, savings, etc. Keep abreast of trends and improvements in the field of Supply Chain through appropriate publications and outside affiliations. Perform related duties as assigned or as responsibilities necessitate. Assist in the general management of the business. Maintain the professional atmosphere and capability of the department. Enforce the very highest ethical standards. Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline required. 10 Years supply chain management required. Sand casting commodity experience required. 5+ years of People Management Experience required. ITAR requirements for Government contracts required. Knowledge of contracts flow downs to customers due to government contract requirements required. Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation. Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data. Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work. Builds bridges and connections. Is easy to approach and talk to; is a good listener; relates well to all people throughout the organization. Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; strives for continuous improvement of self and processes. Enjoys working hard; is action-oriented and full of energy; enjoys challenges; drives for results. Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of media. CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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