Senior Global Supply Chain Manager

Rivet Industries•Bellevue, WA

21h

About The Position

Rivet is an American company building integrated task systems that combine hardened hardware with software, sensors, AI, and networking for industrial workforces and defense personnel. The company aims to equip people working in demanding environments with modern systems. Due to the nature of Rivet’s business and federal regulatory requirements, candidates for this role must be a U.S. Person and, upon hire, provide documentation verifying U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, or protected-individual status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The Electro-Mechanical Global Supply Chain Manager is responsible for electro-mechanical commodities and for ensuring sourcing strategies align with Rivet’s objectives for total cost of ownership, time to market, supply-chain design and performance, technology and innovation, quality, and compliance. The role calls for a driven, organized, detail-oriented leader and facilitator who can meet program timelines and influence others through relationships. The position requires international travel as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain Management.
At least 7 years of experience as a GCM/GSM in a fast-paced environment.
At least 7 years of direct experience managing optical and electro-mechanical commodities.
Knowledge of the electro-mechanical component industry, processes, technologies, and key suppliers.
Demonstrated experience managing cost negotiations and reductions, as well as buffer strategies.
Experience in supplier evaluation and selection, should-cost models, and contract negotiations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience engaging and influencing senior executives internally and at supply-chain partners.
Leadership and cross-functional teamwork experience.
Experience working with overseas JDMs and component suppliers.
Excellent analytical, project management, and reporting skills.
Willingness to travel internationally as required.
Must qualify as a U.S. Person and provide documentation verifying the applicable status upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Strong background in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience developing sourcing strategies for electro-mechanical components in regions with favorable tariff structures and trade agreements.
Knowledge of emerging technologies and advanced materials in electro-mechanical components.
Familiarity with customs regulations, global trade compliance, and import/export documentation.
Experience in a startup or high-growth environment and ability to scale supply-chain operations quickly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies for optical and electro-mechanical components, including cameras, displays, cables, connectors, batteries, PCBs, and FPCAs.
Explore and recommend new or advanced technologies and keep key stakeholders informed about market and technology trends.
Lead new component sourcing and supplier qualifications.
Influence key supplier technologies to align with Rivet’s product roadmaps.
Implement strategies to improve supply-chain flexibility and mitigate risk.
Negotiate component costs to meet margin targets.
Plan and deliver capacity for ramp-up and mass production.
Negotiate and minimize excess and obsolete components.
Lead quarterly business reviews with key supply-chain partners.
Manage the Approved Vendors List for assigned commodities.
Negotiate contracts with supply-chain partners to align with Rivet’s business model and objectives.
Build effective internal and external relationships and interface with executive-level management.
Work with manufacturing partners to resolve part shortages or quality issues affecting production schedules.
Support OEM supplier initiatives, including annual cost reductions, VMI/JIT, lead-time reductions, and favorable payment terms.