Supply Chain Specialist

What you'll do

Support the development of costed bills of material by gathering and validating raw material pricing and availability data for customer quotations.
Actively review MRP outputs and collaborate with planning and production teams to understand material requirements and potential supply risks.
Work closely with suppliers to confirm pricing, lead times, and order status, ensuring alignment with production schedules.
Execute and manage purchase orders for raw materials, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining adherence to budget targets.
Monitor, track, and proactively expedite open purchase orders to mitigate delays and support on-time production.
Analyze supplier performance metrics (cost, quality, delivery) and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify supply chain risks and support mitigation strategies, particularly in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
Participate in cross-functional collaboration with engineering, production, and quality teams to support NPI and ongoing production activities.
Support process improvements within the supply chain function, contributing to efficiency, cost reduction, and scalability.
Adhere to company and departmental policies and procedures, contributing to their ongoing development and refinement.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure smooth supply chain operations.
Perform other occasional assignments in the spirit and purpose of the role and within the scope of the Supply Chain Management function.

What you'll need to get the job done

Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office tools for data analysis and reporting.
Solid understanding of supply chain fundamentals including purchasing, planning, and inventory management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners.
Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

What will make us REALLY love you

3–5 years of experience in a supply chain, purchasing, or materials planning role in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in PCB manufacturing, electronics, or contract manufacturing (EMS) is a strong asset.
Experience supporting prototype/NPI and low-to-mid volume production environments.
Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
APICS, PMAC, or other supply chain certification (or in progress) is considered an asset.
Experience working with global suppliers and managing lead time variability and supply risk.