Supply Chain Specialist

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