About the role

We’re looking for a hands-on Supply Chain Manager to build and scale our end-to-end supply chain. This role is both strategic and operational — you’ll negotiate supplier agreements in the morning, cut POs in the afternoon, and build scalable planning processes along the way.

You will own supplier relationships, material planning, purchasing execution, and inventory strategies to ensure we can scale production without scaling chaos. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, builds structure where none exists, moves quickly without sacrificing quality and is a great team player.

What you'll do

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development

Partner with Engineering and Quality to identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers that can scale with our needs
Negotiate pricing, lead times, MOQs, and contracts
Develop dual-source strategies to reduce risk
Build strong, long-term supplier partnerships

Purchasing & Execution

Issue and manage purchase orders through delivery
Coordinate expedites and manage timelines in partnership with suppliers
Resolve supplier quality, delivery, and invoicing issues

Inventory & Demand Planning

Build practical planning processes that use forecasts to guide purchasing decisions, particularly for long-lead materials
Contribute to MRP implementation, reorder point strategy, and safety stock planning
Partner with Sales and Operations to improve forecasting processes
Establish clear inventory visibility and reporting

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Engineering on new product introductions (NPI)
Work with Quality to support NQA-1 standards and audits
Collaborate with Manufacturing to ensure material readiness
Align with Finance on invoice resolution and procure-to-pay processes

Building for Scale

Implement supply chain processes that support sustainable growth
Establish supplier KPIs and performance scorecards

What Success Looks Like

A proactive, scalable supply chain aligned with company growth goals
Strong supplier partnerships and agreements that support expansion in the nuclear sector
Clear visibility into supply risks with defined mitigation plans
Reliable material availability that supports manufacturing objectives

Qualifications

Experience

5–10 years in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain within a product-based company
Experience in a high-growth environment is helpful
Background in manufacturing, hardware, or complex assemblies preferred
Familiarity with the systems and processes required to build a strategic supply chain function

Skills & Working Style

Collaborative team-oriented mindset
Comfortable operating in evolving environments
Clear and effective communicator
Accountable and proactive
Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies please.

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Supply Chain Manager