Supply Chain Manager

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 doesn’t 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 don't 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 $5,000 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 coating—leveraging 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 won't 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