Senior Director of SOE (Tactical and Fire) Supply Chain
Noble Supply Logistics, United States
Job Description
Noble is a global eCommerce, supply chain, and technology company with corporate offices in the Greater Boston Area. We provide equipment, procurement, logistics, and supply chain solutions to customers around the world. Our global footprint includes sales offices, distribution centers and other operations throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia and Africa. Our team uses an integrated systems to provide quick and efficient responses as part of delivering a wide array of products and services. Our culture is focused on integrity, exceeding customer expectations, empowering our people and collaborating to grow our business together. Noble is committed to quality products and services for our customers. Our ethical and fair relationships with our suppliers have earned us multiple customer appreciation awards. We also pride ourselves in a safe and satisfying environment for our employees. Our mission is to deliver technology based solutions to the world’s most difficult logistical challenges-no matter how tough the challenge, how long the mission, or how far from home.
Job Functions amp; Responsibilities: As the leader of the SOE Supply Chain Team, You will become the primary contact for all supplier related business within the SOE division of the company and will also have the opportunity to participate in every step of data driven decision-making processes to include (but not limited to) coaching and development of sales representatives, actively engaging in deal strategy and negotiations, hiring top talent, holding the team accountable, and ensuring excellent stakeholder experience for all our key suppliers and SOE customers.
This position will oversee the core business functions below. Specific execution will be carried out by Market / Category Managers, Product Specialists, Supplier Account Representatives, and Program managers. The Senior Director of SOE Supply Chain may assume a "player-coach" role on any of these business functions depending upon the size and scope of the Market, and customer and organizational needs.
- Category Management
- Supplier Business Development
- Supplier Management
- Product Business Development
- Program Sales, including Inside Sales directly tied to a Programs margin goal
- Program Business Development
- Contract Development amp; Capture
- Unit Level Sales Support indirectly tied to Units margin goal
- Development and Management of SOE Supply Chain team members
Performance Standards: The SOE Supply Chain Team and your success will be measured by customer and supplier satisfaction, hitting annual territory and team goals, team engagement and overall sales growth.
Requirements
- 10+ years of business development experience with a track record of capture and program management within the Tactical and Fire market
- 10+ years of experience with US Government contracting and acquisition
- 5+ years of experience using Salesforce, Netsuite/Oracle, Tableau, Slack and other Business Software
- Broad, an exceptional understanding of SOE customers, operations, and requirements coupled with a of key industry supplier relationships
- Extensive defense business development experience with a track record of capture and program management within the SOE market
- Strong understanding of Noble Contract Vehicles
- Excellent listening, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Ability to easily communicate complex ideas, issues and designs to a diverse audience
- Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team
- Bachelor's Degree preferred; equivalent experience at Noble or military may be acceptable upon hiring managers discretion
- Prior experience in management or leadership role is preferred