Summary: The Supply Chain Project Manager is responsible for driving strategic sourcing initiatives, supporting global supply chain development, and improving gross margin performance through supplier management, cost optimization, and cross-functional project execution. This role serves as a key liaison between U.S. and Asia teams to ensure supply chain readiness, supplier performance, and successful execution of new and existing business programs. The position also supports supplier development across North America and global regions while driving continuous improvement in cost, delivery, quality, and supply chain sustainability.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead RFQ activities, supplier quotation analysis, commercial negotiations, and cost control initiatives to achieve cost reduction and margin improvement targets.
- Conduct BOM cost analysis and identify cost drivers to support sourcing strategies and material cost optimization.
- Develop, evaluate, and manage suppliers across North America and global regions, including supplier capability assessment, qualification, and performance management.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring supplier performance in quality, delivery, pricing, responsiveness, and service.
- Coordinate cross-functional and cross-regional projects between U.S. and Asia teams to ensure project milestones, timelines, and customer requirements are achieved.
- Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Business Units to support new product introduction (NPI), supplier engagement, manufacturability, and scalability initiatives.
- Support sourcing strategy development aligned with company business objectives, supply continuity, and long-term supply chain planning.
- Drive supplier improvement initiatives related to cost effectiveness, lead time reduction, delivery performance, risk mitigation, and supply chain sustainability.
- Support alternate component sourcing and supplier qualification activities with engineering and quality teams.
- Conduct supplier market research, industry benchmarking, and supply risk analysis to support sourcing decisions and business continuity.
- Facilitate communication and coordination among internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers across different regions and time zones.
- Support supplier visits, customer meetings, business reviews, and short-term business travel as required.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, procurement, or project management functions.
- Experience with electronics components sourcing or manufacturing industry is preferred.
- Strong understanding of RFQ processes, supplier management, cost analysis, and commercial negotiations.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications is preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP/MRP systems.
- Fluent in English with strong cross-cultural communication skills.
- Ability to work long-term in the United States and support cross-time-zone collaboration.
Competencies and Abilities:
- Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt to dynamic business needs and urgent customer requests.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and team-oriented mindset.
- Ability to support U.S. working hours, cross-regional meetings, and short-term business travel as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Dayton, Ohio
