Remote Director, Global Sourcing & Supply Chain

MultiTech Systems, Inc.; Mounds View, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiTech Systems, Inc. seeks a Director of Supply Chain and Sourcing to lead global sourcing strategy and optimize landed cost, lead-time and tariff mitigation.

You will architect and transform the supply chain with cross-functional teams across engineering, quality and manufacturing. Responsibilities include building a high-performing supplier base for electronics components, driving cost savings, managing risk, audits, and strategic partnerships to ensure supply continuity and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business, or related field; MS/MBA preferred.
• 15+ years’ experience in manufacturing environments with 10+ years of supply chain, sourcing and/or purchasing experience.
• 5+ years’ experience with indirect purchasing, service and licensing agreements.
• Experience leading, architecting and transforming global supply chains.
• Expert business acumen in manufacturing, supply chain, inventory management, and financial reporting.
• Strong background in direct material purchasing.
• Exceptional negotiation skills; creates win-win outcomes.
• Experience sourcing and managing contract manufacturing partners to achieve target KPIs.
• Extensive background in sourcing, supplier development, global manufacturing, and tariff mitigation strategies.
• Experience in PCBA, electro-mechanical assemblies, requirements and manufacturing methods strongly preferred.
• Collaborate with product development leadership to identify and develop new supply chain partners to accelerate product availability.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the existing global supply chain to benchmark cost, lead-time and quality.
• Architect the supply chain to execute improvement opportunities and risk mitigation.
• Transform the supply chain through the leadership of cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality and manufacturing.
• Drive excellence through the leadership of sourcing and purchasing team members.
• Build and manage a high-performing global supplier base for electronics components.
• Collaborate with the quality function to ensure suppliers meet regulatory, compliance, and quality standards.
• Ensure the development and maintenance of continuity plans for critical components and materials.
• Lead and/or oversee supplier audits, business reviews, and corrective action initiatives.
• Monitor market trends, capacity constraints, and technology shifts that impact supply availability. Define and drive appropriate mitigation initiatives and lead allocation strategies during shortages or disruptions.
• Deliver measurable cost savings without compromising on quality for our customers.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Cost reduction

Sourcing

Strategic thinking

Vendor management

Risk management

PCBA knowledge

Global supply chain

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management/Engineering/Business

MS/MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

MultiTech Systems, Inc. seeks a Director of Supply Chain and Sourcing to lead global sourcing strategy and optimize landed cost, lead-time and tariff mitigation.

You will architect and transform the supply chain with cross-functional teams across engineering, quality and manufacturing. Responsibilities include building a high-performing supplier base for electronics components, driving cost savings, managing risk, audits, and strategic partnerships to ensure supply continuity and regulatory