[Hiring] Senior Global Supply Chain Manager @Smiths Group

Role Description

The Senior Global Supply Chain Manager will lead strategic sourcing and procurement across multiple international aerospace sites, driving global standardization and operational excellence. This role is accountable for developing and executing comprehensive sourcing strategies, building a high-performing supply chain organization, and ensuring supplier performance meets the stringent requirements of the aerospace and defense industry.

• Develop and execute global supply chain strategies that align with business goals for cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Lead, mentor and build a high-performing team of sourcing, procurement and logistics professionals across multiple international sites.
• Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships ensuring on-time delivery, quality conformance, and adherence to aerospace standards.
• Oversee the full procurement lifecycle, including vendor development, qualification and onboarding, and contract negotiation and administration, ensuring compliance with applicable laws/regulations.
• Implement proactive risk mitigation strategies to address geopolitical challenges, material shortages, or supplier performance issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and other methodologies to optimize processes, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Business Development, Engineering, Production, Quality, and Program/Project Management to integrate supply chain activities and achieve strategic objectives.
• Manage inventory optimization and materials planning ensuring accurate forecasting and efficient resource allocation.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive and innovative supply chain.
• Define and track KPIs providing actionable insights and performance reports to senior leadership.
• Lead supply chain standardization and compliance efforts as part of the multi-company Epicor Kinetic ERP implementation.
• Champion and create a global supply chain strategy that encourages/strengthens supplier partnership and leverages ERP capabilities for operational excellence.
• Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations and ERP integration, aligning global strategies with data-driven workflows and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience, including significant exposure to A&D manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace quality and regulatory standards including AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, and FAR/DFARS compliance.
• Demonstrated experience with Tier-1 or Tier 2 ERP systems for procurement and materials management; ERP implementation experience highly desirable (Epicor Kinetic preferred).
• US Citizenship required to comply with export control regulations.

Requirements

• Drive transformation by inspiring teams, championing change, and securing buy-in across regions and cultures.
• Deliver clear, concise messaging to executives, cross-functional teams and suppliers to align objectives and foster collaboration.
• Align supply chain with business goals while anticipating risk and identifying opportunities.
• Thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and complex challenges.
• Ensure ethical sourcing, regulatory adherence, and maintain a strong safety-first mindset.
• Foster trust and strong relationships through empathy, active listening and collaboration.
• Coaching and mentoring to build high performing, engaged teams.
• Promote a positive, “can do” attitude and continuous improvement across all levels.
• Lead cultural and operation shifts by overcoming resistance and embedding new ways of working.
• Skilled in securing favorable terms and managing complex agreements.
• Apply root-cause analysis and data-driven insights for swift, informed decision-making.
• Open to domestic and international travel to support business objectives.

Benefits

• Location is Flexible: Prefer near Elmwood Park, NJ, Springfield, MA or Laconia, NH.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish.
• All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics.
• We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
• At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation.