Supply Chain Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the main liaison for external suppliers and partners to manage procurement activities, delivery timelines, and operational needs.

• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, cost, timely delivery, lead times, and responsiveness metrics.

• Assist in the development of supplier scorecards, conduct performance reviews, and follow up on corrective actions.

• Oversee the procurement of hardware appliances, components, accessories, and related services, including purchase orders, supplier confirmations, order tracking, and delivery follow-ups.

• Keep track of demand forecasts, inventory levels, replenishment needs, and supplier capacity.

• Identify and monitor material shortages, supply constraints, and delivery delays; coordinate solutions with suppliers and internal teams.

• Analyze supplier pricing, purchase price variances, and procurement expenses to uncover savings, cost avoidance, and opportunities for process improvement.

• Facilitate supply chain readiness for new product launches, which includes sourcing components, reviewing bills of materials (BOM), ensuring material availability, coordinating with suppliers, and managing production ramp-up.

• Organize activities related to new SKU setups, engineering modifications, product updates, end-of-service (EOS), end-of-life (EOL), and component obsolescence.

• Collaborate with Sales Operations, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, Engineering, and Product Management to ensure effective execution and customer satisfaction.

• Maintain precise records for suppliers, materials, pricing, and procurement; enhance efficiency through standardization, reporting, and automation.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, or supplier management within a technology or hardware manufacturing context.

• Proven experience in managing supplier performance, sourcing and purchasing activities, and ensuring supply continuity.

• Familiarity with new product introduction (NPI) processes, bills of materials, inventory management, component lead times, and changes throughout the product lifecycle.

• Capability to assess supplier quotes, negotiate commercial terms, analyze costs, and balance competing operational priorities.

• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, cross-functional communication, and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft 365 applications, including advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Teams, and experience with ERP or procurement systems.

• Background in collaborating with contract manufacturers or electronics distributors.

• Knowledge of Salesforce, NetSuite, or other ERP and procurement platforms.

• Understanding of global supply chains and coordination of hardware offerings.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary

• Eligibility for an incentive plan

• Opportunity to participate in the employee equity plan (stock options)

• Health care insurance

• Income protection/life insurance

• Access to retirement savings plans

• Behavioral and emotional wellness services

• Generous paid time off

• Comprehensive employee recognition program