Director of Supply Chain

Our Mission:

ButterflyMX is on a mission to empower people to open and manage doors & gates from a smartphone. Our products are installed in more than 20000 multifamily commercial gated communities and student-housing properties worldwide including properties developed owned and managed by the most trusted names in real estate. Our features are designed for developers owners property managers and tenants and our products lower operating costs and improve tenant satisfaction.

Our Solution:

Developers and owners no longer need to run building wiring or install in-unit hardware. Property managers can grant building access revoke permissions and review entry logs from an online dashboard. Residents can open doors from their smartphones issue visitor access and see who is trying to enter the building.

Our Culture & Values:

Fantastic people are the key to our success. As a distributed primarily remote workforce were looking for more intelligent passionate collaborative ai-forward and down-to-earth individuals to join our growing team. Were driven by a shared commitment to excellence and innovation grounded in our core values: We delight our customers We take ownership We are a community of collaborators We speak up We think big and do small and We are tenacious.

Role Overview:

ButterflyMX is looking for a Director of Supply Chain to join our team in Irvine CA. This is a high-impact fast-paced role that requires a special blend of hands-on leadership technical expertise and deep industry knowledge. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Hardware this role will own: supply contracts & negotiations product launch support cost optimization purchasing & procurement and more.

If you are a high-ownership leader with a history of producing results and managing all-star teams this is the role for you.

Responsibilities:

• Source Negotiate & Execute Supply Contracts Identify assess and secure agreements with suppliers and contract manufacturers in the U.S. and across key Asian markets. Negotiate terms that balance cost quality speed and risk. Hold suppliers accountable to contractual obligations on delivery quality and cost.
• Product Launch Support Rapidly translate hardware requirements into multiple manufacturing/fabrication solutions evaluate trade-offs in speed quality and total cost and secure suppliers to meet launch timelines.
• Component & Cost Optimization Lead component transitions recommend substitutes and adjust sourcing strategies in response to tariff/import/export changes to reduce cost and mitigate supply risk.
• Supplier Management & Enforcement Build strong collaborative supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with contracts and performance expectations. Proactively address underperformance and enforce remedies where necessary.
• Purchasing & Procurement Execution Oversee all purchasing activities to ensure required parts and materials are procured and delivered on time to meet operational needs.
• Supplier Quality Collaborate with internal teams to quickly resolve quality issues secure replacements for defective materials and minimize operational disruption.
• Process Improvement Drive continuous improvements in supply chain processes focusing on efficiency delivery reliability and cost-effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Engagement Partner cross-functionally with Engineering Product Quality and Finance teams to align supply chain decisions and actions with business objectives.

Requirements:

• 10 years of experience in electronics supply chain management sourcing or procurement with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success in negotiating and executing supplier and contract manufacturer agreements in the U.S. and Asia.
• Strong knowledge of global supply chain dynamics including tariffs import/export regulations and risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience with component transitions substitutions and cost optimization initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in scaling supply chains to support rapid product growth and complex hardware introductions.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on execution ability paired with strategic thinking.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics tools.
• Proven experience with leveraging AI tools in both professional and personal settings. ButterflyMX is an AI-forward organization and the ability to optimize efficiency using AI is crucial in every role.

• Comprehensive Medical (ButterflyMX covers 90% of the cost) Dental and Vision plans (ButterflyMX covers 100% of the cost) starting day 1
• 401(k) plan with a match
• 13 paid holidays 25 PTO days
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly self-care stipends
• Access to optional benefits including pre-tax flexible healthcare spending accounts (FSA and HSA) Dependent Care FSA and Commuter Benefits as well as optional Supplemental Life AD&D Hospital Indemnity Disability Legal Accident Critical Illness Pet and Personal Liability Insurance
• And more!

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ButterflyMX is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. You must have the authorization to work in the US to become an employee. We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates and employees. If you need reasonable accommodations during the application or the recruiting process please let our recruiting team know.

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