Global Supply Manager

Our client is hiring! Would you like to work for a cutting edge fintech organization? Using blockchain technology to democratize the global economy? We are currently recruiting for a Global Supply Manager to bring onto the team. Details below:

Job Title: Global Supply Manager

Location: REMOTE

Duration: 12 months

Pay Range: $65.00-$70.88/Hour

Duties:

As a Global Supply Manager on the Hardware Operations team, you will be responsible for managing a variety of commodities across all of Block's Hardware portfolio. You will manage supplier business relationships which include pricing and contract negotiations, component quality, forecasting, and supply assurance. You will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies from a wide variety of component manufacturers. You will report to the Global Supply Manager Lead.

This is a contract position for up to twelve months. You will be employed by one of Block's agency partners. Your pay benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment will be determined and handled by that agency.

Qualifications

You will:

Work cross-functionally with Electrical Engineering, Product Design, Product Team and Hardware Operations to achieve best-in-class supplier selection and qualification

Strategic Sourcing: vendor selection and relationship management, market intelligence on potential suppliers, monitoring vendor deliverables and schedules.

Supply management: work with suppliers to negotiate business terms and ensure Block receives the cost, quality and performance necessary for today's global market. Influence Block's product roadmap and sourcing decisions.

Manage global supply chain disruptions in real time with the support of an international team.

Capacity planning, ramp readiness, yield, throughput improvement and issue resolution.

Cost Management: negotiate pricing, cost reductions, RFQs, benchmarking and cost modeling.

Risk Management: Analyze technical and business risks and develop strategies for mitigation in a dynamic industry.

100% Remote

Skills:

At least 6 years of experience in Global Supply Management with a mechanical focus. Modules or electrical experience is a plus

Develop a nuanced understanding of the commodity landscape in mechanicals in order to forecast industry trends and gauge emerging competitive forces. Identify changes in buyer and supplier leverage within core materials markets and use competitive dynamics to Square's advantage

The ability to maintain and develop relationships within Block's internal teams and suppliers' teams and management

Experience working in multi-national environments to accomplish outstanding goals

A demonstrated ability to articulate complex manufacturing & supply chain concepts to business & engineering stakeholders

Technical background is highly preferred

Proven track record of meeting challenging organizational objectives

Great attention to detail with strong written/verbal communication skills

Exceptional analytical and Excel skills

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