PMO Global Supplier Development Manager

Company: Scientific Games
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

Scientific Games: Scientific Games (SG) is a global leader focused on delivering an ever-expanding portfolio of lottery and gaming products and services to the world's government-regulated and government-sponsored entities. Scientific Games' global reach is made possible through the expertise, skill and dedicated efforts of its 8,000+ employees who serve lottery and gaming customers in more than 100+ countries on 6 continents. Gaming: Are you ready to level up your career? At Scientific Games, we are committed to making the best games, platforms and systems in the world. We are looking for smart, passionate and creative people to join our team and help us transform the gaming world. We are a global, industry-leading gaming technology company that embraces challenge, fosters an inclusive culture, values integrity, innovation and winning, and is committed to developing and supporting its people. Whether you are a member of our award winning game studios, our industry leading systems group, product management, manufacturing group, services or any of our other amazing Gaming teams, you will be creating compelling games played around the world. We are dedicated to being the industry's only COMPLETE global solutions provider with products that will enhance the entire gaming operation, both on the casino floor and behind the scenes. If you are ready to play---Come join us and let's make games! Position Summary Within Scientific Games, Strategic Sourcing operates as a sub-function of the Global operations. The Strategic Sourcing group is a small, high functioning team focused on setting the strategy for the front-end of the supply chain. The Strategic Sourcing group determines the supply strategy, selects supply partners, negotiates commercial terms, and coordinates supplier interactions and supplier management. Under the leadership of The Senior Director Mechanical Sourcing, the PMO of Global Supplier Development will be responsible for managing the daily execution of leading the Project Management Office of the Global Contract Manufacturer sourcing project(s). This position will be highly involved in the execution part of various global Contract Manufacturer projects including but not limited to: defining the logistics flow between worldwide Contract Manufacturer manufacturing locations and the SG Global Locations (US, AUS and EMEA), defining the warehouse strategy and future VMI plan implementation with key Tier 2 suppliers at Contract Manufacturer locations. This position will drive value steam mapping activities, cost and lead-time reduction, improve supplier quality, and mitigate supply chain risk. These projects are transformational in nature and require manufacturing, sourcing and supply chain experience, effective problem solving, and an ability to influence diverse teams. A successful candidate will have a solid background in Sourcing and Operations preferably in the Gaming Industry and will be data driven and cross-functionally minded. The candidate will be able to collaborate with cross-functional business partners, especially our hardware engineering team and manufacturing team. Essential Job Functions * Lead daily execution of the project: manage the PMO * Work cross-functionally to define and execute the Global CM project on time and on budget. * Perform Value Stream Mapping and propose solutions to better execute the project especially using a VMI approach with Tier2 suppliers Qualifications * 3-5 years' experience in hardware engineering sourcing in electronics or mechanical related fields. With an emphasis in direct material sourcing. * 3-5 years' experience in manufacturing/operations. * 3-5 years' experience in project management. * 3-5 years' experience in the gaming industry preferred. * Skilled negotiator. * Experience with leveraged agreement. * Highly results-oriented and focused on business priorities with a successful record of accomplishments. * Excellent problem-solving skills - able to identify problems and/or opportunities for improvement and assesses viable solutions. Develop and execute comprehensive action plans. * Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments concurrently, including ability to assess and manage priorities. * Effective communications skills, particularly the ability to communicate technical expertise. * Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. Must be able to build rapport with Operations and cross-functional colleagues and be able to foster collaborative relationships. * Excellent analytical skills Education * Bachelor's degree in electronics or mechanical or equivalent management experience. MBA preferred. * APICS/NAPM, CPIM or CPM certification or equivalent preferred. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. If your position requires you to work in the field, production, and/or warehouse, it is mandatory that you use the approved Personal Protective Equipment. Work Conditions Scientific Games Corporation and its affiliates (collectively, "SG") are engaged in highly regulated gaming and lottery businesses. As a result, certain SG employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. In order to ensure SG complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, SG requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with SG (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SG conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you. This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above. #LI-CS1 SG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 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