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Supply Chain and Cost Manager

Emporia Energy
Location
Littleton, Colorado
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Manufacturing Operations and Quality
Salary
$105,000 - $135,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent education/work experience
  • In-depth knowledge of electronics and mechanical supply chain management & components
  • Proven track record of cost-down execution, strategic sourcing, and managing complex vendor relationships in a high-growth, consumer electronics or hardware manufacturing environment
  • Experience working with overseas ODM/CM contract manufacturers and suppliers at scale; experience with partners in India is a plus
  • Strong cross-functional relationship-building skills across technical and non-technical teams
  • Ability to travel internationally to contract manufacturing partners and suppliers, up to approximately 20% of the time
What the job really is

The Supply Chain and Cost Manager at Emporia Energy will focus on optimizing manufacturing partnerships and implementing cost-reduction strategies across the global supply chain. Responsibilities include managing vendor relationships, conducting cost reviews, and leading value engineering initiatives. The role also involves establishing direct sourcing relationships and contributing to the development of a custom ERP platform, requiring a hands-on approach in a startup environment.

Benefits
  • medical/dental/vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • employee stock option program
  • paid holidays plus unlimited PTO
  • discounts on Emporia products and partner offerings
Things to weigh
  • Role requires wearing many hats in a startup environment, which may lead to a broad range of responsibilities
  • No specific mention of team size or structure, which could impact collaboration dynamics
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