Global Electro-Mechanical Supply Chain Lead

Rivet Industries; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Unlimited PTO

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Rivet is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Global Supply Chain Manager to lead sourcing for optical and electro-mechanical components and align sourcing with Total Cost of Ownership, Time to Market, and supplier performance. You will drive long-range strategies and manage critical supplier relationships across global partners.

You will influence technology choices, negotiate costs to protect margins, and coordinate with manufacturing partners to ensure seamless ramp and production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain Management.
• 7+ years of experience as a GCM/GSM in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum 7 years of direct experience managing optical and electro-mechanical commodities.
• Knowledge of the electro-mechanical component industry, processes, technologies, and key suppliers.
• Demonstrated experience in managing cost negotiations/reductions and buffer strategies.
• Experience in supplier evaluation/selection, should-cost models, and contract negotiations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated experience in engaging and influencing senior executives internally and with supply chain partners.
• Leadership and cross-functional teamwork experience.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of long-term sourcing strategies for Optical and Electro-mechanical components (cameras, displays, cables, connectors, batteries, PCB, FPCA, etc.)
• Explore and recommend new or advanced technologies to implement and routinely keep key stakeholders apprised of market trends/technologies
• Lead new component sourcing and supplier qualifications
• Influence key supplier technologies to align Rivet’s product roadmaps
• Implement strategies to drive supply chain flexibility and risk mitigation
• Negotiate and drive component costs to meet margin targets
• Plan and deliver on capacity planning for ramp and mass production
• Negotiate and minimize excess and obsolescence components
• Drive quarterly business reviews with key supply chain partners
• Manage the Approved Vendors List (AVL) for assigned commodities
• Negotiate contracts with supply chain partners to align with Rivet’s business model and objectives
• Build effective relationships both internal and external and interface with executive-level management
• Work with manufacturing partners to resolve part shortages or quality issues affecting production schedules
• Support our OEM supplier initiatives including annual cost reductions, VMI/JIT, lead-time reductions, favorable payment terms, etc.

Skills

Global supply chain management

Cost negotiations

Supplier relationship management

Lead cross-functional teams

Vendor management

Travel internationally

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Supply Chain

Job description

Rivet is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Global Supply Chain Manager to lead sourcing for optical and electro-mechanical components and align sourcing with Total Cost of Ownership, Time to Market, and supplier performance. You will drive long-range strategies and manage critical supplier relationships across global partners.

You will influence technology choices, negotiate costs to protect margins, and coordinate with manufacturing partners to ensure seamless ramp and production.