Senior Manager, Supply Chain Management

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Design the supply chain organization structure from scratch, including strategic sourcing, procurement, planning, and logistics.
• Develop strategy for supplier footprint, logistics, and warehousing to establish efficient, reliable, and repeatable delivery of product to Persona’s manufacturing site.
• Establish process and metrics for supplier qualification to meet Persona’s demanding plan for scale.
• Scrutinize suppliers' ability to repeatedly meet qualification levels as volume scales (Supplier Validation).
• Develop and maintain vendor partnerships; create scorecards for evaluation of supplier performance; manage RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ).
• Establish a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop and execute a multi-year supply chain strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
• Lead make-vs-buy decisions and “risk buy” requirements.

Job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management in a manufacturing environment
• Experience buying mechanical, electrical, cables, circuit boards, and soft and hard materials/components
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and material requirements, ideally in electronics, robotics, or precision manufacturing
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers
• Experience implementing MSAs, SLAs, and NDAs
• Proficiency with ERP systems, inventory management software, and procurement platforms
• Strong analytical abilities, with experience in cost analysis, data interpretation, and report generation