Strategic Purchasing & Supply Chain Lead - Chip Fabrication

Averro; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Averro is seeking a Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager to lead the creation of the purchasing and supply chain function for a fast-growing photonics and semiconductor manufacturer in California. You will oversee procurement, planning, and inventory, driving supplier resilience and cost efficiency.

You bring 7+ years in procurement, ERP/MRP experience, and a track record of negotiations and KPI-driven improvements. This role emphasizes team leadership and strategic supplier management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of procurement and supply chain experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Semiconductor, chip fabrication, or photonics manufacturing experience.
• Vendor negotiation and relationship-building experience with $12-15M in spend.
• KPI-driven downtime reduction and stable tenure.
• Ability to manage a team within 1-2 years.

Responsibilities

• Build the purchasing and supply chain function from the ground up, including procurement, planning, and inventory processes.
• Develop supplier resiliency and backup sources to minimize downtime while preserving cash.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and long-term supply agreements; manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Set inventory targets and reorder points, stocking extra only for critical, repeat points of failure.
• Track KPIs such as downtime reduction, on-time delivery, and inventory accuracy.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier negotiations

Vendor relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Averro is seeking a Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager to lead the creation of the purchasing and supply chain function for a fast-growing photonics and semiconductor manufacturer in California. You will oversee procurement, planning, and inventory, driving supplier resilience and cost efficiency.

You bring 7+ years in procurement, ERP/MRP experience, and a track record of negotiations and KPI-driven improvements. This role emphasizes team leadership and strategic supplier management.