Sr. Supply Chain Materials Manager
Avnet, Inc.

Job Info

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Job Summary:

Looking for a candidate with strong supply planning experience in the semiconductor industry. The position manages a team to optimize the supplier relationships, planning for optimal inventory positioning, on time delivery, and strategic activities to enable growth in revenue and margins. Responsible for materials, pricing and quoting.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Manages the activities and staff involved in purchasing and inventory management for semiconductor products.
• Develops, documents, implements and coordinates strategies for the team to balance the schedules with multiple suppliers products that we must grow profitably for both the manufacturer and Avnet.
• Maximize scale efficiencies and deliver industry-leading effectiveness through automation and system optimization.
• Ensures procurement strategy aligns with company strategy.
• Develops and negotiates contracts, and implements and monitors procurement processes to ensure efficient execution and best in class acquisitions. Minimizes the company's risk exposure to finance, audit and legal issues.
• Provides strategic procurement guidance and develops programs, policies and procedures to produce efficiencies and reduce expenses through strategic sourcing. Ensures compliance to formal sourcing/procurement policies and preferred supplier agreements. Directs, reviews, and approves all major sourcing decisions.
• Manages a team including providing oversight and direction for financial and operational activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Level Specifications:

• Manages experienced, professional employees and/or supervisors; and/or manages large, complex technical and/or business support teams. Accountable for the performance and results of a team and/or department.
• Interprets and administers policies, processes and procedures that affect direct reports and the workflow of the team/department. Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges. Contributes to budget development and performance standards of department and direct reports.
• Assignments are defined in the form of objectives. Decisions are guided by policies, procedures, business plans and independent judgment.
• Collaborates with team(s), customers/ clients, functional peer group managers and occasionally senior management. Participates and presents at meetings with internal and external representatives.
• Decisions may have impact on work processes and outcomes. Erroneous decisions or recommendations may result in serious delays and considerable expenditures of additional time, people and/or financial resources.

Work Experience:

• Typically 6+ years including 3+ years of supervisory experience

Education and Certification(s):

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

• Lean, project management, process management

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at (888) 994-7669.

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