Supply Chain Manager

CEVIANS LLC; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Profit sharing plan

401k

Paid sick leave/vacation

Job summary

CEVIANS LLC in Costa Mesa, California is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to support manufacturing and business objectives. The ideal candidate will lead procurement, manage vendor relationships, and drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, optimizing inventory, and collaborating with engineering teams. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years' experience in supply chain or procurement is preferred. CEVIANS offers health benefits, a performance bonus, and a profit-sharing plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with vendor sourcing, negotiation, and contract management in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiar with quality systems such as AS9100D, ISO9001 or ISO 13485.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Proven track record of process improvement and cost reduction.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; Spanish and/or Mandarin knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and manage strategic vendors in core technology categories.
• Negotiate prices and terms of purchase with vendors; establish long-term agreements.
• Lead the procurement team by recruiting, training, and developing staff.
• Directly participate in all New Product Introduction (NPI) procurement activities.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with quality engineering and engineering teams for process improvements.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels while minimizing costs.
• Develop and optimize shipping logistics and costs.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize supply chain and manufacturing data.
• Conduct process flow audits and implement new models.

Skills

Staffing

Vendor relationship management

Process analysis

Supply management

Manufacturing and procurement methods

Team leadership

Negotiation decision making

Problem solving

Packaging standards

NPI support

Quality systems

Technical aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

We do not seek to be normal. We seek to be outstanding. We are not for everyone. We seek highly motivated individuals that crave being part of team oriented successes and aspire to continuously improve. We value truth and clarity and believe it is an essential component of our team’s success.

The Supply Chain Manager supports manufacturing and business objectives by leading procurement staff; identifying, evaluating, and developing strategic vendors across diverse technologies (machined aluminum, silicone membrane, keypad membranes, circuit card assemblies, AMLCDs, functional films); negotiating pricing and terms; and ensuring material procurement processes are effective, efficient, and aligned with organizational goals. This role optimizes manufacturing process flow, manages vendor performance, and drives continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and manage strategic vendors in core technology categories including machined aluminum, silicone membrane, AMLCDs, keypad membranes, circuit card assemblies, and functional films.
• Negotiate prices and terms of purchase with vendors, establish and maintain long-term agreements, and ensure competitive product pricing.
• Lead the procurement team by recruiting, training, coaching, and developing staff; foster a safe and high-performing work environment.
• Directly participate in all New Product Introduction (NPI) procurement activities, including coordinating vendor responses, managing rapid prototypes, and resolving technical and quality issues.
• Monitor vendor performance, conduct site visits, and ensure compliance with vendor certification standards and quality control plans.
• Collaborate with quality engineering and engineering teams to drive corrective and preventative actions and ensure process improvements are completed.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels and reorder quantities to support production schedules while minimizing costs.
• Develop and update packaging standards and manuals; identify and implement cost‑saving packaging solutions.
• Develop and optimize shipping logistics and costs between Cevians’ operating sites in Canada, USA and Mexico and Cevians’ vendor worldwide
• Collect, analyze, and summarize supply chain and manufacturing data; prepare reports on cost, quality, and performance trends.
• Conduct process flow audits, analyze and improve process flow metrics (quantity, quality, time, cost), and implement new models or software enhancements.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and contribute to organizational success by taking ownership of new initiatives and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
• 5+ years’ experience in supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing environment
• Experience with vendor sourcing, negotiation, and contract management in a manufacturing setting
• Familiar with quality systems such as AS9100D, ISO9001 or ISO 13485
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Proven track record of process improvement and cost reduction
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, knowledge of Spanish and/or Mandarin a definite asset
• Experience with MRP systems

Skills

Staffing, vendor relationship management, process analysis, supply management, manufacturing and procurement methods, team leadership, negotiation decision making, problem solving, packaging standards, NPI support, quality systems, and technical aptitude.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to work in the U.S.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Cevians offers a variety of health and benefit programs, including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and Paid Holidays. Benefits are effective on the 1st day of the month following the date of hire.

• Performance bonus
• Profit sharing plan
• 401k
• Paid sick leave/vacation

CEVIANS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

To apply for this position, please email your resume to Emily Kale, HR Generalist, at [e-mail].