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
