Global Supply Chain Lead: Purchasing & Inventory

Sea Machines Robotics, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sea Machines Robotics, Inc. in Boston seeks a detail-oriented Supply Chain Manager to lead daily purchasing, inventory management, material planning, shipping, and supplier coordination. You will process POs, obtain quotes, and maintain accurate records while ensuring on-time deliveries.

Collaborate with engineers, production, finance, and logistics to resolve discrepancies and drive cost-control initiatives. A bachelor's degree and 5+ years in related roles are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, inventory management, supply chain, manufacturing, or a related role.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using an ERP, MRP, purchasing, or inventory management system is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day purchasing, inventory management, material planning, and supplier coordination activities.
• Prepare and process purchase orders, request supplier quotes, and compare pricing, lead times, and availability.
• Follow up with suppliers on order acknowledgments, delivery dates, backorders, and overdue materials.
• Maintain accurate supplier, part, pricing, inventory, and purchasing records in the company’s systems.
• Track open purchase orders and communicate material shortages, supplier delays, and schedule risks.
• Work closely with Logistics Operations to help track inbound and outbound shipments and communicate shipment status to internal teams.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, finance, and other internal teams to confirm material requirements and resolve purchasing or inventory discrepancies.
• Support inventory replenishment, supplier performance tracking, purchasing reports, cost-control efforts, and supply chain improvement activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Sea Machines Robotics, Inc. in Boston seeks a detail-oriented Supply Chain Manager to lead daily purchasing, inventory management, material planning, shipping, and supplier coordination. You will process POs, obtain quotes, and maintain accurate records while ensuring on-time deliveries.

Collaborate with engineers, production, finance, and logistics to resolve discrepancies and drive cost-control initiatives. A bachelor's degree and 5+ years in related roles are preferred.