Strategic Supply Chain Lead, NPI & Sourcing

Attalon, Inc.; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Attalon, Inc. in Bloomfield, CT is seeking a Manager, Supply Chain & Strategic Sourcing to lead Purchasing and NPI Supply Chain, aligning early engineering input with supplier readiness and production.

You will shape sourcing strategy, drive cost reductions, oversee supplier performance, and champion LEAN improvements while partnering with Engineering, Program Management, Contracts, and Quality to meet schedule and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Logistics, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive supply chain experience.
• 2+ years of people management experience.
• Demonstrated success in contract negotiation and supplier management.
• Strong skills in supplier evaluation, relationship building, and performance oversight.
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical information related to precision-engineered components.
• Experience working with multiple ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Purchasing and NPI Supply Chain teams, providing guidance, priority setting, coaching, and performance management.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for development programs, long-lead materials, and production scaling.
• Oversee supplier performance for quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
• Manage material planning, expediting, and delivery schedules across development and production.
• Translate engineering changes into sourcing strategies, cost impacts, and supplier readiness requirements.
• Champion LEAN and continuous improvement across supply chain operations.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Contract negotiations

Supplier management

Lean & CI

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management/Logistics/Supply Chain

Tools

IFS ERP

Oracle ERP

Job description

Attalon, Inc. in Bloomfield, CT is seeking a Manager, Supply Chain & Strategic Sourcing to lead Purchasing and NPI Supply Chain, aligning early engineering input with supplier readiness and production.

You will shape sourcing strategy, drive cost reductions, oversee supplier performance, and champion LEAN improvements while partnering with Engineering, Program Management, Contracts, and Quality to meet schedule and compliance.