Sourcing Category Leader

Come grow with Marotta One of NJ’s fastest growing technology companies, named a New Jersey Top Workplace for 2022 & 2023 and a “Made in New Jersey” Manufacturer of the Year Award Winner. You will have room to grow and be a part of an exciting team, all within a warm and welcoming environment.
Marotta Controls, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and production of precision control components and systems. Founded in 1943, Marotta has been at the forefront of Aerospace & Defense milestones for over 80 years from breaking the sound barrier on the Bell X-1 and landing the first man on the moon to playing a critical role on today’s advanced U.S Navy platforms as well as the emerging commercial Space industry.
Our products and expertise range from high performance valves to complete sub-systems that integrate electronic controls, actuators, and power conversion systems. We have received over 200 patents for our technologies and support the most demanding applications found on military aircraft, tactical systems, submarines, surface ships, satellites and space launch vehicles. Our teams have repeatedly been recognized for outstanding performance by some of the most prestigious organizations in the world including The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin, NASA & Northrop Grumman.
Sourcing Category Leader (Marine Systems)
Position Profile
This position is responsible for the strategic sourcing of materials and services for one or more categories. Machined parts, raw materials (bar stock, forgings & castings and plastics). Responsibilities will include gathering sourcing requirements, surveying the market, developing RFP and/or writing proposals, negotiating supply contracts, and selecting new sources of supply to meet business needs. Drive year over year supplier development, spend productivity and relationship management. Work closely with Supplier Quality Engineering, Quality Inspection, & Manufacturing Engineering on non-conforming material issues and supplier corrective actions (SCAR’s). Follow-up with stakeholders to ensure contract terms are correctly reflected in the supply chain system of record.
Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (with MBA preferred)
• 10 years sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment, A&D industry segment a plus
• 5+ years’ experience sourcing machined parts with a working knowledge of machine shop capabilities
• Knowledge of raw materials, various metals alloys, bar stock, forgings & castings and various plastics
• Strong understanding of category and supply chain concepts, practices and procedures
• Strategic thinker with excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Computer literate, with MS Office/PC expertise, and ERP experience
• Must be a US Citizen
  

Essential Or Primary / Key Responsibilities

• Partner cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to capture and address sourcing requirements
• Work closely with Design Engineers and category supply base to reduce no bids and lower costs
• Identify new sources and negotiate agreements to help meet strategic business objectives
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to manage category spend and supply risks
• Lead supplier development process by evaluating suppliers’ performance and facilitating improvements
• Analyze category spend and proactively identify opportunities for improvement
• Report metrics and corrective actions progress against category targets
• Authorize purchasing master data maintenance to reflect contracted price, terms and conditions
• Utilize the company’s current and participate in the implementation of a new ERP system
  

Additional Duties / Responsibilities

• Bring initiatives and activities to closure in a timely manner through effective interaction with individuals, both internal and external to the Marotta organization
• Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to all regulatory and internal system requirements.
• Foster a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels internal and external to the organization
• Actively participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives/programs, and support actions to drive company initiatives/goals
• Assist in the training of personnel to perform required technical tasks and/or sourcing process steps
• Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned
• Ensure that the work area is clean, secure, and well maintained
• Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required
  

Work Environment

• This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to conditions typical of a manufacturing/machine shop environment, including, but not limited to: fluids, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise and vibration
• The temperature of the work environment may be affected by outside/external temperatures, machining processes, etc.
• This is a full-time position. Hours of work are 40 hours/week. Overtime and weekend work are required, as job duties demand.
• May require up to 50% travel
  

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel
• The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, or crouch, and move about the facility
• The employee may be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds
  

This position is at our Montville, NJ corporate offices location.
Many of our contracts require proof that you are a U.S. citizen and/or that an export license has been obtained for employees who are citizens of certain countries. Your employment, both initially and continually thereafter, is conditioned on production of such proof of citizenship and/or any export license that may be required to comply with any and all applicable laws, regulations, or executive orders, or required by Federal, State, or local government contracts.
We offer a highly competitive compensation package for this outstanding position plus a quarterly bonus along with a full range of top quality benefits and employee services including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability income insurance programs, 401k retirement plans with company match, generous tuition aid program, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays and flexible work hours with compressed work week options. We recognize and reward our employee's accomplishments and host several employee engagement events per quarter.
If you are looking to grow or accelerate your career and be part of a best in class organization while enjoying a work-life balance, please visit our website at to learn more about us and to apply. Check out all of our openings at
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer M/F/IWD/Veterans
VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
No agencies, please.

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