Supply Chain Director

Own procurement strategy and supply base performance for a high-reliability EMS operation.

NEOTech is a leading Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider building complex electronics for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial customers. Our Chatsworth site needs a Supply Chain Director to lead purchasing and sourcing strategy, drive material cost reduction, and eliminate shortages. The goal is on-time customer delivery with inventory held at the right level.

This role is for a seasoned EMS supply chain leader who knows electronic components, has managed buyer teams, and has consistently hit material cost reduction targets.

What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of purchasing and buying professionals

• Set and report on procurement metrics: supplier delivery and quality, buyer performance, AP, and shortage elimination

• Build a competitive global supply base by leveraging spend, standardization, and technology

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and payment terms with key component and service suppliers

• Manage material flow, safety stock, reorder levels, and lead times with Plant Management

• Drive material savings initiatives aligned to the profit plan

• Provide sourcing and cost modeling support to New Program / NPI teams to meet target costs

• Develop and track supplier corrective action and recovery plans, and manage JIT and expedite sourcing

• Support the Counterfeit Parts Risk Mitigation Program and ensure RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 compliance

What You Bring (Required)

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience

• 7–10 years of progressive purchasing and sourcing experience in manufacturing, with a strong preference for EMS / contract electronics manufacturing

• Solid understanding of electronic components and commodities (passives, semiconductors, PCBs, interconnect, electromechanical)

• Proven track record meeting substantial material cost reduction targets

• Experience leading procurement teams in a mid- to large-size organization

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 / AS9100 purchasing requirements and ITAR

• U.S. Citizenship required (ITAR / CUI compliance)

Preferred

• APICS (CPIM, CIRM), ISM (CPSM/C.P.M.), or MBA

• Experience in aerospace/defense EMS or a counterfeit-mitigation (AS5553/AS6081) environment

Why NEOTech Medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid life/AD&D, short- and long-term disability; FSA and EAP; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; 401(k) with company match.

NEOTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Candidates must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

NEOTech has a long-standing commitment to maintaining a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment. We also want all employees to perform their duties safely and efficiently, in a manner that protects their interests and those of their co-workers. We recognize that alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of NEOTech employees and to the security of the Company’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, NEOTech is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace. Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test which include screening for illegal drugs and marijuana.