Supply Chain Manager

Aalo Atomics•Austin, TX

18h

About The Position

We’re looking for a hands-on Supply Chain Manager to build and scale our end-to-end supply chain. This role is both strategic and operational — you’ll negotiate supplier agreements in the morning, cut POs in the afternoon, and build scalable planning processes along the way. You will own supplier relationships, material planning, purchasing execution, and inventory strategies to ensure we can scale production without scaling chaos. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, builds structure where none exists, moves quickly without sacrificing quality and is a great team player.

Requirements

5–10 years in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain within a product-based company
Familiarity with the systems and processes required to build a strategic supply chain function
Collaborative team-oriented mindset
Comfortable operating in evolving environments
Clear and effective communicator
Accountable and proactive
Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Nice To Haves

Experience in a high-growth environment is helpful
Background in manufacturing, hardware, or complex assemblies preferred

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development
Partner with Engineering and Quality to identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers that can scale with our needs
Negotiate pricing, lead times, MOQs, and contracts
Develop dual-source strategies to reduce risk
Build strong, long-term supplier partnerships
Purchasing & Execution
Issue and manage purchase orders through delivery
Coordinate expedites and manage timelines in partnership with suppliers
Resolve supplier quality, delivery, and invoicing issues
Inventory & Demand Planning
Build practical planning processes that use forecasts to guide purchasing decisions, particularly for long-lead materials
Contribute to MRP implementation, reorder point strategy, and safety stock planning
Partner with Sales and Operations to improve forecasting processes
Establish clear inventory visibility and reporting
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Engineering on new product introductions (NPI)
Work with Quality to support NQA-1 standards and audits
Collaborate with Manufacturing to ensure material readiness
Align with Finance on invoice resolution and procure-to-pay processes
Building for Scale
Implement supply chain processes that support sustainable growth
Establish supplier KPIs and performance scorecards