Own procurement strategy and supply base performance for a high-reliability EMS operation.
NEOTech is a leading Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider building complex electronics for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial customers. Our Chatsworth site needs a Supply Chain Director to lead purchasing and sourcing strategy, drive material cost reduction, and eliminate shortages. The goal is on-time customer delivery with inventory held at the right level.
This role is for a seasoned EMS supply chain leader who knows electronic components, has managed buyer teams, and has consistently hit material cost reduction targets.
What You'll Do
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of purchasing and buying professionals
- Set and report on procurement metrics: supplier delivery and quality, buyer performance, AP, and shortage elimination
- Build a competitive global supply base by leveraging spend, standardization, and technology
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and payment terms with key component and service suppliers
- Manage material flow, safety stock, reorder levels, and lead times with Plant Management
- Drive material savings initiatives aligned to the profit plan
- Provide sourcing and cost modeling support to New Program / NPI teams to meet target costs
- Develop and track supplier corrective action and recovery plans, and manage JIT and expedite sourcing
- Support the Counterfeit Parts Risk Mitigation Program and ensure RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 compliance
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 7–10 years of progressive purchasing and sourcing experience in manufacturing, with a strong preference for EMS / contract electronics manufacturing
- Solid understanding of electronic components and commodities (passives, semiconductors, PCBs, interconnect, electromechanical)
- Proven track record meeting substantial material cost reduction targets
- Experience leading procurement teams in a mid- to large-size organization
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 / AS9100 purchasing requirements and ITAR
- U.S. Citizenship required (ITAR / CUI compliance)
Preferred
- APICS (CPIM, CIRM), ISM (CPSM/C.P.M.), or MBA
- Experience in aerospace/defense EMS or a counterfeit-mitigation (AS5553/AS6081) environment
Why NEOTech
Medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid life/AD&D, short- and long-term disability; FSA and EAP; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; 401(k) with company match.
NEOTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Candidates must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
NEOTech has a long-standing commitment to maintaining a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment. We also want all employees to perform their duties safely and efficiently, in a manner that protects their interests and those of their co-workers. We recognize that alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of NEOTech employees and to the security of the Company’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, NEOTech is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace. Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test which include screening for illegal drugs and marijuana.
Skills Required
- 7–10 years of progressive purchasing and sourcing experience in manufacturing, preferably in tactical and strategic procurement within a mid- to large-size organization
- Experience with electronics components and associated commodities
- Demonstrated success meeting substantial material cost-reduction targets
- Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Production or Operations Management, Engineering, or equivalent business experience
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 purchasing requirements
- Knowledge of RoHS, REACH, and Proposition 65 environmental regulatory requirements
- Familiarity with ITAR
- Strong computer skills, ideally using Windows-based PC programs
- Ability to coordinate multiple group efforts and achieve organizational objectives
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Ability to identify process improvements and recommend improvements
- NAPM A.P.P. C.P.M. or APICS CPIM or CIRM certification
- MBA
What We Do
NEOTech is a premier provider of electronic manufacturing services (EMS), integrated design engineering, and advanced supply chain solutions. The company specializes in high-complexity, high-reliability programs for the aerospace and defense, medical device, and high-tech industrial markets. Their capabilities span the full product lifecycle, including microelectronics, PCBA manufacturing, cable and interconnect solutions, and system-level box build services.
