Supply Chain Specialist|SuppliersContracts

Supply Chain Management

• Drive supplier performance across cost quality delivery and service metrics to support high-mix high-tech manufacturing environments

• Execute supply chain initiatives including New Product Introduction (NPI) ensuring material readiness and supplier alignment

• Support cost reduction and value engineering efforts to achieve total cost of ownership (TCO) targets

• Identify and implement improvements in quality delivery performance inventory optimization and service levels

• Develop and maintain cost tracking models and support commodity strategies through data analysis

• Analyze demand signals market trends and supplier capabilities to support sourcing and supply continuity decisions

• Build collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and responsiveness

• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards; track KPIs and drive corrective actions where needed

• Coordinate supplier business reviews and monitor follow-through on performance improvement plans

Contracts & Negotiations

• Support execution and lifecycle management of supplier agreements including SOWs SLAs and NDAs

• Assist with contract renewals and negotiations by providing cost analysis benchmarking and supplier performance insights

• Partner with procurement and legal teams to ensure contracts meet operational and business requirements

Policies Procedures & Compliance

• Apply supply chain best practices to ensure efficient and scalable operations

• Ensure compliance with internal policies quality standards and regulatory requirements

• Support audit readiness and adherence to global trade and compliance standards

Commodity & Cross-Functional Support

• Contribute to commodity strategy execution through data analysis and supplier insights

• Support supplier selection and sourcing decisions by evaluating cost capability and risk factors

• Ensure operational and service requirements are reflected in supplier agreements and execution plans

• Communicate NPI timelines material risks and supply impacts to cross-functional stakeholders

• Support EOM (End of Manufacturing) transitions minimizing disruption to supply continuity

Problem Solving & Escalation

• Act as a primary point of contact for day-to-day supply issues including shortages expedites and urgent customer requirements

• Resolve short-term supply constraints through supplier coordination and internal alignment

• Partner with engineering quality and service teams to address long-term supply risks including EOL obsolescence and capacity constraints

• Utilize data analysis to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Procurement Engineering Manufacturing Field Service Logistics and Trade Compliance teams

• Align supply chain execution with production schedules service requirements and business priorities

• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the end-to-end supply chain

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of Supply Chain and/or Materials Management experience in a manufacturing or technology-driven environment

• Experience in supply planning procurement processes (POs supplier management lead time optimization) and inventory management

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive decisions (Excel pivot tables required)

• Working knowledge of ERP and e-Procurement systems (SAP and Ariba preferred)

• Experience supporting NPI service parts planning and production environments

• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments identify gaps and implement process improvements

• Strong communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally

• APICS and/or ISM/CPSM certification preferred