Director of Supply Chain

Supplier and CM Relationships: Build and manage all supplier and CM relationships, including evaluation, selection, negotiation, and ongoing performance. Own all commercial terms with suppliers: pricing, lead times, MOQ structures, tooling, NRE, and production commitments. Establish procurement and material planning processes that support volume scale (0 -> 5K-> 100K+ units) across multiple product SKUs.

Production Readiness: Drive readiness for production builds with Engineering Ops: long-lead materials, capacity planning, and risk reviews. Ensure BOM stability, cost visibility, and cost reduction pathways across PCBAs, magnetics, cells, harnesses, and mechanicals. Oversee logistics for inbound materials and outbound finished goods, including freight, customs, and inventory buffers.

Risk Management and Qualifications: Lead supply risk management: identify bottlenecks early, escalate appropriately, and ensure continuity across all programs. Proven success in leading complex electromechanical products through to volume production. Deep understanding of BOM control, supplier negotiation, and material cost structures.