Supply Chain Manaager
Whippany, NJ
Supply Chain and Procurement /
On-site
Location: New Jersey, Onsite
Compensation: Base salary of $150,000+bonus (flexible for the right candidate)
Reports to: Vice President of Operations
Department: Operations
The Supply Chain Manager will oversee all aspects of the supply chain function, with an emphasis on strategic procurement and supplier performance. This person will play a key role in transforming supplier engagement from transactional to long-term partnership, while improving planning systems, inventory performance, and cost control.The ideal candidate is experienced in industrial manufacturing, has worked with metal, mechanical, and/or electronic components, and brings a calm, solutions-oriented leadership style. We are seeking someone who treats suppliers and internal teams with respect and stability — a shift from previous leadership.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of total 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.).
Demonstrated 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 — must be culturally aligned with respectful vendor and team engagement.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; data-driven and detail-oriented.
Preferred Attributes
Stable job history with minimal voluntary job changes.
Strong lean manufacturing and/or continuous improvement background.
Ability to bring structure and accountability to a supplier base needing increased oversight.
