[Hiring] Director of Supply Chain Management @Aebi Schmidt Group

Role Description

Embedded within Corporate Procurement and reporting directly to the VP of Group Supply Chain Management, the Director of Supply Chain Management serves as the strategic bridge between corporate leadership and the Vehicle Solutions division. This role partners directly with Business Unit General Managers, BU Supply Chain Leaders, and manufacturing plant operations.

• Oversee divisional governance and drive targeted sourcing execution.
• Build capabilities across matrix teams to achieve annual cost savings while mitigating critical material shortages.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Governance & Cost Savings Execution:
  • Serve as a functional control and support mechanism for the division.
  • Design and champion divisional and group procurement strategies across direct and indirect categories.
  • Lead high-stakes supplier negotiations and complex contract execution for major divisional programs.
  • Drive financial accountability by using the existing savings tracking system.
• Material Shortage Management & Supply Resilience:
  • Function as the executive escalation lead for critical material shortages.
  • Direct cross-functional task forces to execute rapid qualification of surrogate components.
  • Establish proactive risk-mitigation frameworks to insulate production facilities from disruptions.
• Matrix Enablement, Training & Stakeholder Alignment:
  • Function as the principal Corporate Procurement partner to BU General Managers and BU Supply Chain Leaders.
  • Develop and deliver targeted training programs for matrix procurement and plant teams.
  • Collaborate with Engineering early in the product lifecycle.
  • Exercise influence and governance across a multi-layered matrix structure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline (MBA or Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in procurement or supply chain management.
• Proven track record in a strategic control, enablement, and training capacity.
• Demonstrated capability to navigate and deliver results within a matrixed enterprise structure.
• Proven capacity to manage high-urgency component shortages and supply risks.
• Advanced expertise in vendor negotiations, contract execution, cost modeling, and financial impact tracking.

Benefits

• 401k with Company Match After 90 Days
• Health Insurance 1st of the Month after Hire
• Vision & Dental Insurance 1st of the Month after Hire
• Life & Disability Insurance 1st of the Month after Hire
• Flexible Spending
• 80 Hours of Paid Vacation Upon Hire
• Reimbursement for Work Boots and Prescription Safety Glasses
• Holiday Package

Company Description

Aebi Schmidt prides itself on innovation, collaboration, and dedication to excellence. As part of the Aebi Schmidt Group, we are committed to delivering superior solutions to our customers as well as providing rewarding career opportunities.