Supply Chain Manager

Urban Electric Power; Pearl River, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Electric Power is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in Pearl River, NY to lead vendor management, optimize procurement, and align supply chain with manufacturing growth. You will own supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and drive strategic sourcing and cost control with a lean mindset.

Partner with production, operations, and logistics to ensure material availability, BOM accuracy, and timely delivery. The role combines strategy and execution to strengthen margins and scale the business.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in supply chain, purchasing, or procurement leadership within manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier contract management.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and data-driven decision making.
• Solid understanding of inventory control, production scheduling, and cost analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills.
• Self-starter with proactive problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the point person for supplier interactions; negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms.
• Drive materials planning and purchasing in coordination with production.
• Assess supplier quality, reliability, and cost performance regularly.
• Lead strategic sourcing and make/buy analysis to mitigate risk and improve margins.
• Manage inventory levels, BOM accuracy, and procurement timing.
• Lead quoting and estimating efforts; develop accurate cost models.
• Collaborate with teams across operations, sales, customer service, and logistics.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives with a lean mindset

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Negotiation

ERP/MRP

Inventory control

Production scheduling

Cost analysis

Cross-functional communication

Self-starter

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

The Supply Chain Manager will lead vendor management, optimize procurement processes, validate new vendors and products, and lead strategic materials planning. This role requires an understanding of manufacturing operations, and a highly organized thinker that can bring structure, cost control, and supply chain alignment to a growing operation. The Supply Chain Manager will take ownership of supplier relationships, including price negotiations, contract terms, and product specifications, and will partner with the production team to ensure materials are available when needed. This role requires both strategy and execution and making key supply chain decisions to support company growth.

About Urban Electric Power

Urban Electric Power (UEP) is commercializing zinc anode rechargeable battery technology developed at the City University of New York (CUNY) Energy Institute. Made from the same environmentally sustainable materials as disposable alkaline batteries, UEP batteries offer a unique combination of enhanced performance, extended lifetime, and low cost. Founded in 2012, UEP is headquartered at its pilot manufacturing and battery testing facility in Pearl River, New York.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the point person for supplier interactions; negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms.

Drive materials planning and purchasing in coordination with production.

Assess supplier quality, reliability, and cost performance regularly.

Lead strategic sourcing and make/buy analysis to mitigate risk and improve margins.

Manage inventory levels, BOM accuracy, and procurement timing.

Lead quoting and estimating efforts; develop accurate cost models.

Collaborate with teams across operations, sales, customer service, and logistics.

Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives with a lean mindset

Qualifications

5+ years in supply chain, purchasing, or procurement leadership within manufacturing.

Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier contracts.

Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and data-driven decision-making.

Solid understanding of inventory control, production scheduling, and cost analysis.

Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills.

Self-starter with the ability to identify problems and implement solutions proactively

This job description provides a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements for the role. Specific duties and areas of focus may evolve as the company continues to grow.