Material Program Manager

Advanced Energy (AE); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in the UK is seeking a Material Program Manager to lead supply chain initiatives for new product development. The role involves managing material costs, optimizing supply chain processes, and fostering supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of supply chain management experience in a manufacturing setting. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of relevant experience.
• Supply Chain Management experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of new product material costs and sourcing plans.
• Identify long-term Supply Chain risks and implement mitigations.
• Develop process improvements for efficiency.
• Communicate key project milestones to Operations teams.

Skills

Strategic supplier relationships

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Collaboration and influence

Supply Chain Management knowledge

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

Knowledge of manufacturing methods

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Position Summary

A Material Program Manager is a self-motivated project leader who can drive a cross-functional team to meet the demands and Supply Chain deliverables of a dynamic Product Development Project. The MPM will be challenged to provide thorough analysis of the material program performance and drive the decisions that ensure success of the Supply Chain portions of a program. Collaborates with PDP teams to effectively introduce new products to the market, focusing specifically on meeting deliverables related to prototype material availability, material costs, long-term sourcing, risk management, ramp readiness, and release to Operations. Also responsible for optimization of Engineering Inventory and project material liabilities. Acts as the materials point-of-contact for the PDP team and represents Engineering interests in interactions with the Operations & Supply Chain teams.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintains primary ownership for the following:
• New product material costs - models accurate material costs based on introductory and run-rate volumes. Identifies, understands, and articulates the value chains & cost drivers. Drives toward optimal material costs with suppliers, Commodity teams, and Design teams.
• Sourcing plans to appropriately support prototype, NPI, production ramp, and long-term production. This includes both influencing and adhering to Commodity Management strategies for sourcing & supply base management.
• Identification of long-term Supply Chain risks via DFx related to new designs and implement mitigation through engineering changes, supplier negotiation, and strategic sourcing.
• Responsible for identifying and mitigating componenet life cycle risk.
• Execution of Supply Chain deliverables required to release a product to Production.
• Develops and implements process improvements to continually increase efficiency of the team and accuracy of information.
• Interacts with suppliers to ensure appropriate support & execution during PDP, including taking an active role in supplier identification, selection, and performance management.
• Participates in development of overall objectives and strategic goals for NPI and Supply Chain
• Program Engineering Inventory – adheres to best practices for procurement and inventory disposition decisions in order to optimize Engineering inventory and drives best practices with team members. Ensures appropriate inventory strategies are implemented in conjunction with Operations to enable release and ramp to Production.
• Communicates to the Operations/Supply Chain teams key project milestones and requirements.
• Reviews Engineering Changes (ECOs) and evaluates materials/Supply Chain impact.

Skills

• Proven ability to develop strategic supplier relationships, solve problems creatively, and apply critical thinking skills
• High sense of urgency and ability to prioritize
• Application of Value Chain and Total Cost of Ownership analysis techniques
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with suppliers and all levels within an organization
• Ability to collaborate & influence across departmental lines
• Excellent working knowledge of Purchasing, Production Control and Supply Chain Management
• Highly effective organizational and time management skills
• Proficient using Microsoft Office applications and ERP software

Experience

• Minimum five years of relevant experience
• Supply Chain Management experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Education

• B achelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Industrial Technology Management or Engineering
• Knowledge of sheet metal, machining, PCBA and other manufacturing methods and cost drivers