Director of Purchasing and Supplier Management: Lawrence Woburn Area

This client is experiencing rapid growth as a result of its innovative products and services and is looking for 2 senior players to help it achieve scale. 

Director of Purchasing and Supplier Management

This profitable, pre-IPO, fast growing electronics Hardware Company seeks a Director of Purchasing and Supplier Management.   This Director will manage all aspects of the supply chain.   This is a small company experiencing tremendous demand for product.  This position reports to the COO.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage purchasing and suppliers


• Develop and Implement a fully functional supply chain infrastructure


• Maximize supply chain flexibility while minimizing risk


• Establish and manage supplier relationships


• Negotiate contracts


• Establish metrics to evaluate and audit suppliers


• Develop and implement strategic and tactical plans for improving supply chain performance


• Continually reduce costs


• Hire, develop and manage staff


• Assist in ERP identification and implementation                                                                                            

The credentials needed to qualify for this opportunity:

·         BS degree

·         Prior experience building and managing the purchasing group for successful turnkey electronics hardware start up.  (Successful being defined as something like taking an operation from $25 to $100M in a few years as opposed to $2 to $25M)

·         In-depth, hands-on experience in all facets of supply chain for an electronic hardware manufacturer

·         Direct experience with electronic low cost ODM/OEM suppliers including restructuring existing partnerships and identifying new partners

·         Demonstrated experience successfully managing the supply chain for a 100-250M  electronics manufacturer

·         Experience installing and effectively utilizing ERP/MRP systems

·         Knowledgeable in global outsourced supply chain practices

-Compensation:  the base salary can go into the mid 100's depending on the credentials and qualifications of the selected candidate

-Location:   Lawrence / Woburn area

Relocation is not available.  Client will consider candidates in the USA who are willing to relocate themselves and are already able to legally join the work force