The Supply Chain Manager will oversee all aspects of the supply chain function, with an emphasis on strategic procurement and supplier performance. This role will be critical in transforming supplier engagement from transactional to long-term partnerships while improving planning systems, inventory performance, and cost control.

The ideal candidate has experience in industrial manufacturing, particularly with metal, mechanical, and/or electronic components, and demonstrates a calm, solutions-oriented leadership style. We are seeking a professional who fosters respect and stability in supplier and internal team interactions, marking a shift from prior leadership practices.

Lead and optimize the entire supply chain function, including procurement, production planning, inventory management, and supplier engagement.

Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships through proactive communication, structured feedback, and long-term performance improvement planning.

Drive procurement performance through supplier negotiation, risk mitigation, cost containment, and delivery optimization.

Oversee supply chain operations from raw material planning to purchase order execution to on-time delivery, ensuring alignment with production demands.

Implement best practices in supplier development, including KPIs, quality alignment, corrective actions, and vendor scorecards.

Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and finance to ensure business continuity and cost-effective sourcing.

Introduce and manage supply chain process improvements, leveraging lean and continuous improvement methodologies.

Ensure clear documentation, reporting, and metric-driven tracking of supply chain performance across all tiers.

Lead, mentor, and support supply chain team members with a focus on accountability, culture fit, and long-term retention.

10+ years of supply chain experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership role with direct responsibility for procurement and supplier management.

Strong background in industrial manufacturing, particularly with metal components, mechanical assemblies, or electronic systems (e.g., switches, hardware, etc.).

Proven success in managing complex supplier relationships and improving procurement systems and performance.

Solid understanding of planning, inventory, MRP/ERP systems, and supplier scorecard methodologies.

Calm, collaborative leadership style with a cultural alignment toward respectful vendor and team engagement.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; highly data-driven and detail-oriented.

Stable job history with minimal voluntary job changes.

Strong background in lean manufacturing and/or continuous improvement.

Ability to establish structure and accountability with a supplier base requiring increased oversight.