Supply Chain Manager

Salem, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Mission

At our core we design and build brilliantly simple machines but the supply chain powering

them is a complex puzzle of electronics precision metal and specialized components. We are

looking for a Supply Chain Lead who doesnt just order parts but strategically manages our

vendor ecosystem to ensure we can scale from our current $3M annual spend to $5M by

2027 without hitting bottlenecks.

This role offers a unique warm handoff transition period with the current incumbent and

significant upward potential as the business scales into outgoing years.

The Fit

Technical Investigator: You dont just look at a price tag; you understand the Bill of

Materials (BOM) and the difference between a custom-machined bracket and a

commodity component.

Unrivaled Attention to Detail: You recognize that a missing $0.50 O-ring is as

catastrophic as a missing $5000 print engine. You possess a micro-vision for data and

a measure twice cut once mentality.

Relationship Builder: You know that in a growing company vendors are partners. You

negotiate with firmness but build the trust necessary to ensure our parts are at the front

of the line during global shortages.

The Optimizer: You are obsessed with Total Cost of Ownership constantly looking for

ways to consolidate vendors reduce lead times and improve cash flow.

Core Responsibilities

BOM & Spend Management: Take full ownership of the BOM for all product lines

ensuring 100% accuracy and availability while managing a growing $3M$5M spend.

Vendor Diversification: Identify and vet secondary suppliers for critical single-source

components (including gears pulleys and fasteners) to eliminate production risks.

Technical Sourcing: Manage procurement for sheet metal skins steel frames and

powder coatingleveraging our established network of local vendors (within 100 miles)

while seeking new pricing advantages.

Inventory Strategy: Implement Just-In-Time (JIT) or Kanban systems to keep the shop

floor lean without ever stocking out on a $2 sensor that could stop a $50k shipment.

Quality & Logistics: Act as the liaison between Manufacturing QA and the warehouse

to ensure parts meet tolerances. You are both the strategist and the executor; if a

shipment is stuck in customs you are the one getting it cleared.

Technical Requirements

Experience: 5 years in manufacturing procurement specifically with

electro-mechanical assemblies.

Parts Expertise: Proven experience sourcing mechanical parts (gears fasteners)

fabricated metal (frames/skins) and electronics.

ERP Proficiency: Expert-level ability to use ERP/MRP systems to trigger buys track

lead times and manage landed costs.

Contract Negotiation: Proven ability to negotiate Master Service Agreements (MSAs)

and tiered pricing structures as volume increases.

Local/Global Mix: Experience managing local machine shops for quick-turn parts while

sourcing specialized sub-assemblies (like print engines) globally.

Why Join Us

We are a small fast-moving team where you have a direct impact on the product. You wont be

delegating to a department of 10; you will be the architect of a supply chain that supports

cutting-edge digital printing technology. As our business scales your role and influence within

the company are designed to grow with it

$80000 - $100000 a year

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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The MissionAt our core we design and build brilliantly simple machines but the supply chain poweringthem is a complex puzzle of electronics precision metal and specialized components. We arelooking for a Supply Chain Lead who doesnt just order parts but strategically manages ourvendor ecosystem to e...