Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Position Overview:

Seeking an experienced Supply Chain leader to oversee end-to-end supply chain operations in a manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible for procurement, supplier management, inventory control, logistics, warehousing, MRP, and demand planning while serving as a key member of the company's leadership team. The ideal candidate will ensure material availability, optimize inventory levels, strengthen supplier relationships, and drive operational excellence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Planning

• Lead and manage MRP processes to ensure material availability and production continuity.
• Maintain accurate product configurations, vendor pricing, lead times, and inventory parameters.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, and Finance teams on demand forecasting and production planning.
• Manage and mentor purchasing staff and buyers.
• Optimize inventory levels while balancing service requirements and cash flow objectives.

Supply Chain & Supplier Management

• Develop and maintain strategic supplier partnerships.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing, and service agreements.
• Evaluate, qualify, and monitor supplier performance.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers, products, and services.
• Ensure supplier-related quality system requirements are met.
• Collaborate with Quality and Laboratory teams to maintain regulatory and compliance standards.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and track supply chain KPIs to drive measurable performance improvements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop supply chain team members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to support business initiatives.
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies throughout the supply chain.

Strategic Initiatives

• Provide hands-on purchasing support and act as backup for buyers when needed.
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize supply chain technologies and tools.
• Play a key role in ERP implementation, system design, and process development to support long-term business growth.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of purchasing and supply chain management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with MRP, inventory management, procurement, and supplier management.
• Knowledge of manufacturing quality systems such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, or similar standards.
• Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Self-motivated professional capable of thriving in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with minimal supervision.

Education

Required:

• Post-secondary degree.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field.