Supply Chain Lead

Lenco Armor; Pittsfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Lenco Armored Vehicles, a U.S.-based manufacturer, is seeking a senior purchasing professional to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will drive contract negotiations, supplier development, and procurement process support while guiding Purchasing Representatives and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure a resilient supply base for vehicle production.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain in manufacturing
• Proven ability to evaluate supplier capabilities and manage vendor performance scorecards
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and procurement workflows
• Advanced Excel and analytics tooling for tracking supply chain metrics
• Understanding of inventory control, MRP, and lean principles
• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify alternate suppliers
• Support contract negotiations covering pricing, terms, stocking, and cost targets
• Establish supplier scorecards for quality, delivery, and responsiveness
• Provide day-to-day guidance to Purchasing Representatives
• Act as primary escalation point for sourcing challenges and stockouts
• Monitor past-due purchase orders and align with production schedules
• Participate in ERP improvements and inventory optimization

Skills

Purchasing experience

Vendor management

ERP proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Analytics tools

Negotiation

MRP

Lean principles

Cross-functional comms

Supply chain

Education

Supply Chain Management Bachelor's

Business Administration Bachelor's

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Pittsfield, MA

Pay: $80,000 – $110,000 per year

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: First Shift / Day Shift (7am – 3:30pm) | Hybrid/Remote

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Holidays

About Lenco Armored Vehicles

Lenco Armored Vehicles is a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized armored vehicles used by law enforcement, military, fire, and rescue agencies worldwide. Our work directly supports first responders operating in high-risk environments. We offer long-term stability, consistent production schedules, and a mission-driven manufacturing environment.

Job Summary

Serves as the senior purchasing and sourcing resource within the Purchasing department. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, this position executes strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier selection, supplier development, contract negotiations, and purchasing process support. The role provides day-to-day guidance to Purchasing Representatives while collaborating cross-functionally to build a resilient, reliable supply base supporting vehicle production.

What You’ll Do

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify alternate suppliers to support ongoing business capacity and capability needs.
• Support contract negotiations covering pricing agreements, terms and conditions, stocking agreements, and cost-reduction targets.
• Establish supplier scorecards to monitor quality, delivery, and responsiveness, and coordinate corrective actions for non-conformances or rework.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance to Purchasing Representatives and resolve material shortages with internal teams and vendors.
• Act as the primary escalation point for critical sourcing challenges, stockouts, vendor engagement, and expediting.
• Actively monitor past-due purchase orders and align procurement requirements with production, sales, and service schedules.
• Participate in ERP improvement projects, inventory optimization initiatives, and standard operating procedure documentation.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive experience in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience evaluating supplier capabilities, negotiating contracts, and managing vendor performance scorecards.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems and procurement workflows.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and business analytics tools for tracking supply chain metrics.
• Demonstrated understanding of inventory control, material requirements planning (MRP), and lean principles.
• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills across all levels of management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Why Work at Lenco

• Professional role with a direct impact on operational efficiency
• Stable, full-time work with a growing company
• Purpose-driven products that protect first responders and military personnel
• Modern office and manufacturing environment
• Long-term career growth within a growing U.S. manufacturer