Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Supply Chain Manager

San Antonio, Texas, United States

On Site | Full Time | Direct Hire

Competitive Salary + Benefits Package

Job Summary :

Reliance One is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to join one of our clients in San Antonio, TX. This position will oversee supplier relationships, drive cost savings, manage procurement activities for new product development, and serve as the key liaison between suppliers and internal departments to ensure operational excellence.

Responsibilities :

• Own and manage regional and global supply chain partner relationships.
• Identify, track, and execute significant cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee procurement within new product development programs.
• Act as the escalation point for buyers and quality engineers.
• Serve as the technical interface with suppliers to convey requirements.
• Approve supplier price change requests in coordination with business managers.
• Continuously drive cost reduction and improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Application Engineering to manage supplier requests.
• Develop and execute supplier contracts and agreements.
• Manage RFQs and supplier quotation responses.
• Participate in product development design gate reviews.
• Align FMEA documentation between suppliers and internal standards.
• Submit internal spend requests (MERs) for supplier tooling purchases.
• Collaborate with Business Management to manage the total product business case.
• Optimize supply chain efficiency — manage MOQs, inventory levels, and pricing strategies.
• Support on-time supplier payments by coordinating with Finance and Shipping.
• Lead contract reviews and ensure adherence to terms and conditions.
• Develop supplier program timing for new product development and track progress.
• Maintain open issues lists and RASICs to drive timely task completion.
• Identify and resolve roadblocks to ensure successful program completion.

Requirements :

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