Director of Materials and Supply Chain

Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Director of Materials and Supply Chain to lead and develop the materials and supply-chain function within our growing electronics manufacturing organization. This senior leadership position will develop the strategies, supplier relationships, systems, processes, and team needed to support the company’s continued growth. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can think strategically while remaining actively involved in daily execution. The Director of Materials and Supply Chain will build an agile, disciplined, and scalable organization that supports both repetitive production programs and fast-moving New Product Introduction (NPI) opportunities in an electronics contract manufacturing environment. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Supply-Chain Strategy and Leadership Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute the company’s materials, procurement, sourcing, inventory, and supply-chain strategyEstablish scalable systems and processes that support organizational growth and evolving customer requirementsDevelop strategies that balance material availability, customer responsiveness, inventory investment, cost, and supply-chain riskEstablish key performance indicators and reporting for supplier performance, procurement, quoting, inventory, material availability, and purchase price varianceBuild and lead a responsive, high-performing procurement, materials planning, and quoting organizationEstablish departmental roles, responsibilities, workflows, and performance expectationsRecruit, train, mentor, and develop Materials and Supply Chain team members as the organization grows Supplier Development and Strategic Sourcing Develop strong relationships with key suppliers, including franchised electronic component distributors, PCB manufacturers, custom component manufacturers, and other non-COTS suppliersEstablish preferred and strategic supplier partnerships that improve pricing, lead times, payment terms, responsiveness, allocation priority, and supply continuityIdentify and qualify suppliers based on quality, delivery, cost, capability, responsiveness, financial stability, and supply-chain riskBuild a supplier network capable of supporting both quick-turn NPI requirements and long-term production programsProactively identify sourcing challenges, lifecycle concerns, and other risks before they affect production schedules or customer commitments Procurement and Commercial Negotiations Lead negotiations for electronic components, PCBs, custom materials, mechanical parts, services, and capital equipmentNegotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, minimum order quantities, cancellation provisions, rescheduling flexibility, stocking arrangements, and other commercial termsIdentify opportunities for cost reduction, supplier consolidation, purchasing leverage, and improved working-capital performanceDevelop effective processes for managing material cost changes and purchase price variance Materials Quoting Develop a fast, accurate, and consistent materials-quoting process for both production and NPI opportunitiesUtilize Luminovo and other quoting tools to improve speed, accuracy, and visibilityPartner with Sales and senior leadership to provide accurate and timely material costs for customer quotationsIdentify long lead-time components, sourcing challenges, lifecycle concerns, and supply-chain risks early in the quotation process ERP, Planning, and Inventory Management Serve as a key leader in the development and utilization of the company’s ERP/MRP system for purchasing, planning, inventory, costing, and production supportDevelop effective workflows between the ERP system, Luminovo, supplier information, customer demand, and internal operationsEstablish accurate and disciplined materials data and transaction processesIdentify opportunities to automate processes, improve visibility, and reduce unnecessary manual activitiesDevelop materials-planning processes that support firm orders, forecasts, repetitive production, and one-time or quick-turn requirementsEstablish inventory strategies that balance customer service, material availability, lead-time risk, and working-capital requirementsDevelop processes for managing shortages, safety stock, minimum order quantities, excess and obsolete inventory, customer-owned and consigned material, engineering changes, and component obsolescence Production and NPI Support Develop distinct materials strategies for repetitive manufacturing and NPI or quick-turn opportunitiesCollaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Sales, Finance, and Program Management to ensure material readinessProactively communicate material risks that could affect production schedules or customer commitmentsEstablish effective processes for transitioning successful NPI programs into controlled, repetitive production Qualifications And Experience Significant leadership experience in materials management, procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing, or supply chain within an electronics manufacturing environmentElectronics Manufacturing Services or contract manufacturing experience is strongly preferredStrong knowledge of the electronic-component distribution marketplace, including franchised and non-franchised distributionExperience sourcing electronic components, PCBs, custom components, mechanical parts, and other non-COTS materialsDemonstrated success negotiating strategic supplier agreements and favorable commercial termsExperience building, leading, and developing Materials, Procurement, or Supply Chain teamsStrong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, materials planning, inventory management, and procurement processesExperience with electronic BOM quoting and materials-quotation tools; Luminovo experience is preferredExperience supporting both NPI and repetitive manufacturing programsStrong commercial and financial judgmentExcellent analytical, organizational, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skillsHands-on, entrepreneurial leadership style with the ability to succeed in a rapidly growing and evolving organization Education Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferredEquivalent combinations of education and relevant professional experience may be considered Benefits PICA Product Development offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including: Competitive wages based on experience401(k) plan401(k) profit sharingCompetitive health insurance optionsFlexible Spending Account (FSA) available with select insurance plansPaid vacation, holidays, and sick timePaid gym membershipOpportunities for professional growth and advancementOngoing training and development Why Join Us? This position offers the opportunity to build and shape materials and supply-chain organization during an important stage of company growth. The Director of Materials and Supply Chain will have a significant voice in developing our supplier network, procurement strategy, quoting processes, ERP workflows, inventory strategy, and overall supply-chain infrastructure. The successful candidate will work directly with senior leadership to develop an organization capable of supporting the company’s continued expansion. This is an excellent opportunity for a leader who enjoys developing supplier partnerships, negotiating strong commercial agreements, building effective teams and systems, and solving complex supply-chain challenges. Powered by JazzHR xyTvmsRAAg