Remote Supply Chain Lead, Hardware & NPI (Equity)

vectranetworks

United States

Remote

USD 100,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Vectra is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to manage suppliers, procurement, and inventory planning for hardware operations and customer fulfillment. You will monitor performance, drive cost optimization, and support new product introductions and lifecycle activities.

The role is remote within the US, aligned to Pacific or Central time zones, with 10% travel. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of independent ownership while collaborating with internal teams and

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, or supplier management in technology or hardware manufacturing.
Experience managing supplier performance, sourcing and purchasing activities, and supply continuity issues.
Working knowledge of NPI processes, bills of materials, inventory planning, component lead times, and product lifecycle changes.
Ability to evaluate supplier quotations, negotiate terms, analyze costs, and prioritize competing operational needs.
Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, cross-functional communication, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and communication skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Teams, and familiarity with ERP or procurement systems.

Responsibilities

Server as a primary point of contact for external suppliers and partners to coordinate procurement activities, delivery schedules, and operational requirements.
Monitor supplier performance against key metrics, including quality, cost, on-time delivery, lead times, and responsiveness. Support supplier scorecards, performance reviews, and corrective action follow-ups.
Coordinate procurement of hardware appliances, components, accessories, and related services, including purchase order processing, supplier acknowledgments, order tracking, and delivery follow-ups.
Monitor demand forecasts, inventory levels, replenishment requirements, and supplier capacity to support material availability, minimize shortages, and reduce excess inventory.
Identify and track material shortages, supply constraints, and delivery delays. Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues and minimize fulfillment disruptions.
Review supplier pricing, purchase price variances, and procurement costs to identify potential cost savings, cost avoidance, and process improvement opportunities.
Support supply chain readiness for new product introductions, including component sourcing, bill of materials (BOM) reviews, material availability, supplier coordination, and production ramp-up.
Coordinate supply chain activities related to new SKU setup, engineering changes, product revisions, end-of-sale (EOS), end-of-life (EOL), and component obsolescence.
Work closely with Sales Operations, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, Engineering, and Product Management to support supply chain execution and customer fulfillment requirements.
Maintain accurate supplier, material, pricing, and procurement records. Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through process standardization, reporting, and automation.