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Supply Chain Manager/Procurement Manager at Fuse Integration | LAYIQ

Strategic Supply Chain & Sourcing Leadership
Define and execute strategic sourcing and supply chain approaches across major categories and, as needed, across multiple product lines and sites.
Develop long term supplier portfolio strategies to meet defense contracting requirements, drive improvements, and reduce risks.
Coordinate purchasing strategy across Fuse disciplines to support build-planning and align with financial plans and objectives.
Lead cross-functional initiatives that link supply chain to cost, schedule, and technology roadmaps, including NPI and product lifecycle management.
Develop and maintain acquisition strategies, including supplier risk mitigation plans.
Supplier Management & Performance
Own key supplier relationships, including selection, negotiation, contracting, and ongoing performance management.
Drive supplier performance in quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness through data driven metrics and supplier scorecards.
Lead supplier business reviews and continuous improvement initiatives; address chronic issues and implement corrective actions.
Evaluate and qualify new suppliers to support new technologies, capacity, and risk mitigation.
Partner with Quality and Engineering to support supplier qualification, audits, and corrective action programs.
Operational Excellence & Risk Management
Partner with Program Management and Operations to ensure material availability for key milestones and production builds, balancing inventory, lead times, and risk.
Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks (e.g., sole‑source items, long lead components, obsolescence, geopolitical or capacity risks).
Support efforts to improve planning accuracy, reduce lead times, and increase on‑time delivery through better supplier agreements and internal process improvements.
Drive cost‑reduction initiatives (e.g., alternate sourcing, volume leverage, terms optimization) while maintaining or improving performance and reliability.
Cross‑Functional Leadership
Support NPI by aligning sourcing and supply chain strategies with product and technology roadmaps, enabling smooth transitions from prototype to production.
Provide supply chain inputs to bids and proposals, including material cost estimates, lead‑time assumptions, and supply risk assessments.
Mentor and guide buyers, planners, and other supply chain team members in best practices, negotiation, and strategic thinking.
Financial & Business Acumen
Own or significantly influence material cost targets and contribute to cost‑of‑goods‑sold (COGS) improvement plans.
Analyze total cost of ownership (TCO), including price, logistics, inventory, quality, and risk.
Support make/buy analyses and investment decisions related to tooling, long‑term agreements (LTAs), safety stock, and strategic inventories.

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