Are you a visionary leader ready to shape the future of global supply chain operations? At Nortech Systems, we’re seeking a dynamic Vice President of Global Supply Chain to join our executive leadership team and drive excellence across our international operations.
About Nortech Systems
Nortech Systems is a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing solutions for complex electromedical and electromechanical products. We proudly serve mission critical markets, including medical imaging, medical devices, industrial, and aerospace & defense. Nortech delivers exceptional value by solving complex challenges through innovative, customized engineering, design, manufacturing, and data management solutions. We are committed to excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, ensuring we meet the unique needs of the customers we serve.
Opportunity for Global Impact
Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Global Operations, the Vice President of Global Supply Chain will lead Nortech’s end-to-end supply chain strategy, including global sourcing, procurement, materials management, supplier performance, logistics, and compliance. This role is pivotal in ensuring operational excellence, cost efficiency, and resilient supply chain performance across our international sites in Mexico, China, and Minnesota.
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute a comprehensive, global supply chain strategy aligned with Nortech’s business goals and People First values.
- Lead global sourcing, procurement, supplier management, materials planning, and logistics to ensure continuity, quality and cost optimization.
- Manage capital expenditures and working capital.
- Define long‑range plans that support scalability as Nortech grows across aerospace & defense, medical, and industrial sectors.
- Oversee supply chain operations across multiple international facilities, driving consistent performance and best‑in‑class processes.
- Ensure flawless execution of customer delivery requirements and on time performance.
- Champion process improvement initiatives, including forecasting, ERP optimization, and advanced analytics for improved decision‑making.
Supplier & Risk Management
- Build a robust supplier ecosystem that meets stringent industry requirements for quality, security, and regulatory compliance.
- Lead risk management programs addressing global disruptions, geopolitical risks, and compliance frameworks (ITAR, FAR/DFARS, medical device quality requirements, etc.).
- Negotiate strategic agreements to optimize cost, mitigate risk, and improve supply assurance.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and empower a global supply chain team across Mexico, China, and U.S. operations.
- Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement in alignment with Nortech’s values.
- Strengthen organizational capability through strategic hiring, talent development, and succession planning.
Collaboration & Impact
- Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Program Management, and Finance to support new product introduction, cost‑down initiatives, and operational efficiency.
- Engage directly with key customers and partners as a strategic representative of Nortech’s supply chain capabilities.
The pay range for this role is $185k - $230k base. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, and other candidate qualifications.
Visa sponsorship not available for this role.
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What We Do
Nortech Systems is a leading provider of design and manufacturing solutions for complex electromedical devices, electromechanical systems, assemblies, and components. Nortech Systems primarily serves the medical, aerospace & defense, and industrial markets. Its design services span concept development to commercial design, and include medical device, software, electrical, mechanical, and biomedical engineering. Its manufacturing and supply chain capabilities are vertically integrated around wire/cable/interconnect assemblies, printed circuit board assemblies, as well as system-level assembly, integration, and final test. Headquartered in Maple Grove, Minn., Nortech currently has seven manufacturing locations and design centers across the U.S., Latin America, and Asia. Nortech Systems is traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol NSYS. Nortech’s website is www.nortechsys.com.
