As part of the talented Navico Group Supply Chain Sourcing team, you will lead our Mechanical team and portfolio in one of our Navico Group Locations
This role will drive category strategy, supplier negotiations, compliance with industry certifications, and support end-to-end supply chain optimization
Reporting to the Director of global sourcing, you will set the strategic objectives of Mechanical commodities globally and implement local execution plans to achieve supply continuity at the optimal cost
Define and implement long-term strategies for mechanical portfolio (plastics, metals, packaging, hardware, others) aligned with business objectives
Negotiate contracts, pricing, warranties, and service agreements with OEMs and suppliers
Oversee escalated supplier warranty claims, ensuring contractual compliance and maximizing recovery of parts, labor, and related costs from vendors
Ensure all purchased materials comply with relevant international certifications and standards

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
8-12 years of supply chain / procurement / service model experience with mechanical categories
Strong verbal and written English, ability to communicate effectively across all levels and regions of the organization
Proven expertise in international supply chain management, trade compliance, and inventory optimization
Experience managing supplier warranty programs and negotiating cost recovery
Advanced skills in ERP, category management software, and analytics platforms (Excel, Power BI, Tableau) preferred
Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
Experience in managing multiple cross-functional projects/priorities in a fast-paced business environment is essential.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
paid vacation
401k (up to 4% match)
Health Savings Account (with company contribution)
wellbeing program
product purchase discounts

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

supply chain managementprocurementcategory managementinventory optimizationcontract negotiationwarranty managementcost recoverymechanical commoditiesstrategic planningcompliance

Soft Skills

communicationnegotiationstakeholder managementleadershipproject managementcross-functional collaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsadaptabilityinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Supply ChainMaster’s Degree in related field