About the company
Our client is a software company.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Lead the search for, vetting of and integration of new production partners across the country. The work is hands-on and field-oriented, and it combines relationship building with technical judgment.
What you'll do
- Identify and assess machining and additive manufacturing vendors nationwide.
- Vet vendors and bring them into the network once they meet quality and capacity expectations.
- Grow and refine the vendor base over time, with attention to regulated sectors.
- Read engineering drawings to decide whether a part can realistically be produced.
- Travel to vendor sites to build relationships and observe their operations first-hand.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Hands-on experience sourcing vendors, vetting them and overseeing production work.
- A background in supply chain, technical sales or mechanical engineering, with interest in a people-focused role.
- Comfort interpreting engineering drawings and judging how easily parts can be made.
- Willingness to travel for in-person vendor visits.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 110,000 to 160,000 per year
Location and work model
- San Francisco, California, United States
- On-site
- Full-time
Skills Required
- Hands-on experience sourcing and vetting vendors
- Experience overseeing production work
- Background in supply chain, technical sales, or mechanical engineering
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and evaluate manufacturability
- Willingness to travel for in-person vendor visits
What We Do
Raydar is a talent acquisition and business consulting firm that connects world-class and emerging talent with growing organizations. It supports companies through team development, strategic hiring, and customized growth solutions, helping clients recruit roles such as engineers, product managers, executives, legal counsel, and quantitative traders. Raydar focuses on understanding each organization’s needs, culture, and long-term goals to build high-impact teams.
