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About the role
The Supply Chain Specialist supports sourcing and purchasing activities across direct and indirect categories. This role focuses on strong operational execution, supplier coordination, and data-driven decision support while developing deeper sourcing and negotiation capabilities. This is an ideal role for a supply chain professional who can independently manage day-to-day procurement while growing into broader sourcing ownership.
What you'll do
Direct & Indirect Procurement Execution
- Process purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders in ERP/MRP systems.
- Manage day-to-day supplier communications for both production materials and indirect services.
- Support RFQ processes by collecting, organizing, and evaluating vendor proposals.
- Track open orders to ensure timely delivery aligned with production schedules and business needs.
- Negotiate pricing and lead times within defined authority limits and escalate complex negotiations as needed.
Indirect Procurement Program Management
- Administer assigned indirect procurement programs (e.g., MRO, facilities services, office supplies, lab consumables, travel-related vendors, etc.).
- Monitor spend against budget and identify cost-saving opportunities within assigned categories.
- Ensure vendors meet service level expectations and contractual obligations.
- Partner with Finance and department leaders to forecast demand and improve cost predictability.
- Maintain vendor agreements, renewals, and documentation to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
Supplier & Market Support
- Conduct market research and pricing analysis to support sourcing decisions.
- Assist with supplier onboarding and qualification processes.
- Track supplier performance metrics (cost, quality, on-time delivery).
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Facilities, and Finance to align procurement decisions with business priorities.
Process & Systems
- Maintain accurate procurement data to support reporting, cost tracking, and audits.
- Follow and help improve standardized procurement processes, templates, and controls.
- Identify gaps and recommend process improvements that enhance scalability and spend visibility.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience supporting direct material sourcing and/or managing indirect spend categories.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple categories and internal stakeholders simultaneously.
- ERP/MRP system experience.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced growth environment.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in a start-up or high-growth manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with industrial equipment or advanced materials categories.
- Exposure to cost analysis and supplier performance management.
Our pay and benefits:
- Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 annually, depending on education, experience and skills
- Equity position in Niron via stock option grant
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Mental healthcare benefits
- 401k plan with 6% company match
- Paid time off to take time for what you need in life
- Experience in a fun, high-performing, manufacturing environment set to change the world
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