Senior Director Marine Supplier Management

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world? 

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities. 

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns. 

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career. 

Position Overview

The Senior Director of Marine Supplier Management is responsible for overseeing the company's supplier management function, ensuring the effective sourcing, evaluation, and management of suppliers across various categories. The primary goal of this position is to establish strong relationships with suppliers, drive cost efficiencies, and ensure the delivery of high-quality goods and services to meet the company's needs. The Senior Director, Marine Supplier Management leads a team of procurement professionals and collaborates with cross-functional departments to optimize supplier performance and support the company's overall strategic objectives. The position reports to the VP of Marine Services and is located in Newington, NH, Baltimore, MD or Eatontown, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Supplier Management: Develop and implement a comprehensive supplier management strategy that aligns with the company's overall business goals. Identify key supplier categories and foster long-term relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Supplier Evaluation and Selection: Lead the supplier evaluation and selection process, conducting in-depth assessments to ensure suppliers meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to assess supplier capabilities and risks.
• Contract Negotiation and Management: Oversee contract negotiations with suppliers, seeking to optimize terms, pricing, and service levels. Manage the contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and resolving any contractual disputes that may arise.
• Supplier Performance Management: Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supplier performance. Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier performance, quality, and reliability.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with suppliers, such as disruptions in supply chain, financial instability, or compliance issues. Develop and execute risk mitigation strategies to safeguard the company's interests.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various internal departments, including Sales, Project Management, Finance, Quality Assurance, and Legal, to align supplier management strategies with overall business objectives and ensure seamless integration with other processes.
• Market Analysis and Supplier Identification: Conduct market research to identify potential new suppliers and emerging trends in the industry. Evaluate supplier capabilities and capacities to ensure a diverse and competitive supplier base.
• Supplier Diversity and Sustainability: Champion supplier diversity and sustainability initiatives within the organization, promoting responsible sourcing practices and contributing to corporate social responsibility goals.
• Budget Management: Work with finance and procurement teams to develop and manage the supplier management budget, optimizing spending and cost efficiency.
• Team Leadership and Development: Provide leadership and guidance to the supplier management team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. Identify training needs and develop talent within the team.
• Make vs. Buy Evaluation: Provide leadership pertaining to the evaluation of items that the company procures, versus what we can self-perform, with a view towards eliminating reliance on 3^rd parties and self-performing when practicable. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, required. Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience in supplier management, procurement, or strategic sourcing, with at least 10 years in leadership roles.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills, with a track record of successful supplier negotiations.
• Excellent understanding of supply chain dynamics, market trends, and supplier performance metrics.
• Ability to analyze complex data, make data-driven decisions, and implement process improvements.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with a focus on team development, mentoring, and performance management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Familiarity with sustainability and social responsibility practices in supplier management is a plus.
• Certification in supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP) is an advantage.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Our selection procedure is based on local, state, and federal law.

Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume. 

BENEFITS 

SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential. 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY 

SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation. 

SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's digital infrastructure. While the company's origins date back to the mid-19^th century, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 25 times since its entry into the communications industry in 1955.

SUBCOM’S CORE VALUES 

Quality   -   Accountability   -   Teamwork   -   Innovation