About Day and Zimmermann
At our Day & Zimmermann Munitions Plants, we know the stakes and We do what we say! ® We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, some of our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, components, to special projects and beyond. With more than 120 years of experience behind us, it’s no surprise that our teams consistently exceed expectations! Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world! https://dayzim.com
Are you an experienced strategic sourcing professional with a passion for building resilient supply chains and supporting critical national defense programs? Day & Zimmermann Munitions Group is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist to play a key role in ensuring our manufacturing operations have the suppliers, materials, and partnerships needed to deliver high-quality products to those who serve. In this highly collaborative role, you'll develop and execute sourcing strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, drive cost savings, mitigate supply chain risks, and work alongside engineering, operations, quality, and program management teams to support complex defense manufacturing initiatives. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoy solving complex supply chain challenges, and have experience with government contracting and strategic procurement, we'd love to hear from you.
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Develops and executes long-term strategic sourcing agreements via successful negotiations for key commodities and materials in conjunction with the business to support production deadlines; Implements strategies to leverage overall Munitions' spend; Identifies and implements make-versus-buy analyses; Leads development of sourcing strategies for critical components such as machined parts, energetics, or specialty materials; Analyzes supplier cost structures and market trends.
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Leads and manages supplier relationships via identifying, qualifying, developing and maintaining new suppliers relationships to support business growth and supply chain resilience; Facilitates supplier meetings and visits to client facilities as required; Identifies and implements cost reduction opportunities and areas where cost savings may enhance operating efficiencies; Manages and engages suppliers for auditing purposes to ensure specification and quality requirements are in compliance with prime contracts.
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Drives cross functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program management to ensure supply chain alignment with product and program requirements; Participates in design reviews to ensure manufacturability and supplier capability.
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Identifies areas of risk, develops and implements mitigation plans to address; Determines areas where cost savings may be achieved while enhancing operating efficiencies.
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Ability to prioritize workload to support internal/external customer requirements, utilizes resources to accomplish tasks efficiently and to support production schedules in a matrixed organization.
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Knowledge of FAR, DFAR and applicable government regulations including legal contracting principals.
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Strong sourcing, negotiating, organizational, verbal & written communication skills to include decision-making, change management, conflict management, and strong analytical skills.
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Proficiency using Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and SAP/ERP Systems.
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Experience in government contracting, munitions' industry and manufacturing environments.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field operations or equivalent experience Required
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7+ years Required
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Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret Clearance may be required.
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Must possess a valid REAL ID-compliant drivers license, which includes the gold or black star in the upper corner OR current passport, indicating it is federally compliant.
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Successful completion of background screening process.
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Great attitude and team player!
Candidates may be required to satisfy additional job-related requirements, including those established and controlled by third parties, as part of the selection process.
In compliance with this states pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $90,640 - $135,960. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).
Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!
To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:
Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.- Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
- Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)
- Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
- Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds
- Walking
- Repetitive motion of any part of the body
- Kneeling, crouching or crawling
- Pushing or pulling (e.g. using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion)
- Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
- Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
- Feeling (e.g. perceiving an objects size, shape, texture, etc.)
- Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb)
- Hearing
- Talking
- Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time
- Ability to read complex documents in the English language
- Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
- Ability to write complex documents in the English language
- Capacity to express thoughts orally
- Expertise in: EXCEL, WORD, CADD (Revit/Bentley)
- Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment
- Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Companys office or worksite
- Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)
Ready to join our mission? We're eager to connect with you!
- Talent Acquisition Partner: Fantasia Jacobs-Fuller
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Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity
Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over a century of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email [email protected], and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.
