Director of Supply Chain & Sourcing

Description:

About our Company:

At Spartronics, we specialize in designing, engineering, and manufacturing highly complex electronic and electromechanical products that serve industries where quality, precision, and reliability are mission critical—such as aerospace, defense, medical devices, and industrial markets.

We partner with innovative companies to take their products from concept to full-scale production, offering not just advanced engineering and manufacturing, but also lifecycle support that ensures long-term success. Our global footprint allows us to deliver world-class capabilities with a local touch, adapting to the unique needs of each customer.

Job Opportunity: Director of Supply Chain & Sourcing

Reporting to: VP of Customer Management
Work Location: The selected candidate will work On-site at one of our manufacturing locations — Brooksville, FL; Logan, UT; Strongsville, OH; Watertown, SD; Plaistow, NH; or Williamsport, PA.
Travel: Up to 40%

Role Summary

At Spartronics, the Director of Supply Chain & Sourcing influences all aspects of the supply chain—from sourcing to delivery—for Spartronics products and services. The Director will effectively and efficiently guide the Sourcing team and interact regularly with site Supply Chain leadership. This role is responsible for overseeing supply chain operations at the enterprise level; influencing inventory and financial metrics; developing systems, processes, and tools; fostering and managing supplier relationships; and driving an effective, efficient supply chain through measurable KPIs. We are seeking a leader who thrives in ambiguity and brings a startup-minded operating style: hands-on, bias to action, iterative, and comfortable building structure where none exists.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans aligned to business goals and customer needs.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and commercial terms to optimize total cost, quality, and resiliency.
• Create and execute site-level supplier strategies that align with overall enterprise sourcing goals, ensuring consistent standards across locations.
• Manage supplier partners and coordinate with manufacturing sites; influence the full purchasing cycle and inventory management and execution.
• Drive efficiencies in transactional processes and lead continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing and supply chain operations.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the complexities of commodities and mechanicals, applying this knowledge to sourcing and supplier decisions.

Supplier Consolidation, Qualification & Governance

• Lead consolidation of suppliers to a rationalized, high-performing supply base; establish and track targets for supplier reduction and spend aggregation.
• Own the validation of site suppliers (new and existing) to ensure alignment with enterprise standards, certifications, compliance (including FAR/DFARS for A&D), quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Define and enforce clear supplier vetting criteria (capability, capacity, quality systems, financial health, cybersecurity/IP controls, ESG/ethics) and a structured "vet-out" process to exit underperforming suppliers while mitigating risk.
• Partner with Quality and Operations to harmonize supplier audits, scorecards, and corrective action plans across sites.

Documentation & Knowledge Flow

• Establish the documentation flow to and from sites so requirements, specifications, PPAP/FAI packages, change notices, quality alerts, and other artifacts flow forward and back between sites and central/commodity management.
• Standardize templates, nomenclature, and repositories (e.g., supplier qualification packages, negotiation playbooks, contracts, and performance dashboards) to enable reuse and transparency.
• Ensure that commodity strategies, AVL/AML updates, and supplier performance insights are communicated bi-directionally and acted upon at the site level.

Risk Management & Performance

• Identify risks to supply chain capacity (materials, talent, processes, tools) and implement mitigation strategies, supplier development, and dual-sourcing where appropriate.
• Monitor KPIs and analyze supply chain data: prepare quantitative and qualitative analyses of historical data and market trends to support long-range purchasing strategies.
• Utilize best practices to create or optimize inventory approaches; identify opportunities to improve processes and create efficiencies.
• Consider the voice of the customer for supply chain planning, management, and execution.
• Ensure operations meet target service levels and enterprise operational/financial requirements; support manufacturing sites to deliver inventory plans and projects (e.g., cost-down events, VMI expansion).

Leadership & Culture

• Build, coach, and mentor a high-performing team across sites and cultures.
• Model Spartronics’ values and maintain a positive company culture, vision, and ethics.

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain, or ten (10)+ years of related work experience preferred

Required Experience

• Ten (10)+ years of relevant experience within Supply Chain, including direct management and team leadership.
• Previous Contract Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) industry experience preferred.
• Industry experience with A&D and familiarity with FAR/DFARS regulations.
• Deep sourcing experience in electronic components (PCB, PCBAs, chips, micro-electronics) and mechanical commodities.
• Proven delivery of supplier consolidation programs, supplier negotiation at scale, supplier validation/qualification, and formal supplier vetting and exit processes.
• Experience with supply chain strategies including Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), consignment, and bonded inventory programs.
• Demonstrated success establishing optimal inventory levels to achieve target service levels and enterprise requirements; support of manufacturing sites to meet inventory plans and project targets.
• Experience identifying and addressing capacity constraints; optimization of throughput for customers and sites.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP, shop floor/manufacturing systems, Warehouse Management Systems, and forecasting methodologies.
• Strong project management skills; preferred global experience.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Startup/scale-up mindset: comfortable with ambiguity; builds structure from scratch; iterates quickly; balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to coach and mentor team members.
• Experience working across different cultures; adaptable communication and work style for successful relationships.
• Advanced skills with MS Office applications; strong computational and analytical skills.
• Expert-level negotiation skills; ability to influence cross-functionally and with suppliers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels, internal and external.
• High accuracy and attention to detail; quality-first orientation.
• Strong problem-solving in complex, multi-variable environments with limited standardization; proven multitasking and adaptability in a rapidly changing environment.

Compensation: The estimated annual salary range for this position is $175,000 to $195,000. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as geographic location, education, years of relevant experience, and specific expertise in the electronics manufacturing industry. This position is also eligible for an annual incentive bonus aligned with company and individual performance.

Travel Requirements

This position works on-site at one of our US based locations and will have up to 40% regular travel for customer meetings, plant visits, and industry events.

Join Us

Apply today with your resume and a short cover letter outlining your experience in Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain & Sourcing leadership and what excites you about joining Spartronics.

Because of ITAR regulations, we’re only able to consider applicants who are U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents. We’re not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Spartronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled (41 CFR 60-1.4).