Sr.ProgramManager-SupplyChain

As Program Manager, Supply Chain, you will own and drive the full supply chain program — from strategic sourcing and supplier development through demand planning, inventory management, and materials fulfillment for production. You'll serve as the strategic program leader connecting engineering, manufacturing, and our contract manufacturer, ensuring parts are available, suppliers are performing, and the business has the visibility it needs to make informed decisions. This is a high-impact program management role at a critical stage of the company's growth. Key job responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Procurement - Own vendor selection, qualification, and onboarding for new components and materials across mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical categories - Negotiate pricing, lead times, MOQs, and contractual terms with suppliers - Identify and qualify alternate/secondary sources for critical and sole-sourced components to reduce supply risk - Partner with engineering during NPI to drive component selection toward supply-resilient, cost-effective, and readily available parts - Manage supplier relationships, scorecards, and performance reviews Demand Planning & Inventory Management - Develop and maintain demand forecasts in collaboration with product, engineering, and leadership; translate forecasts into material requirements and procurement plans - Manage inventory Levels to balance availability against carrying cost and obsolescence risk - Track and communicate parts availability status, shortages, and risk to production schedules; drive resolution of critical shortages Production Materials & CM Coordination - Serve as the primary supply chain interface with the contract manufacturer — coordinating materials planning, consigned vs. turnkey decisions, and kitting - Monitor supplier on-time delivery and component yield; drive corrective actions for chronic performance issues - Support subassembly and system builds with real-time materials visibility and escalati