Senior Supply Chain Manager at Adelson Eye and Laser Center (AELC)

El Segundo, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Sourcing, Vendor Management, Negotiation, Contract Management, Regulatory Compliance, Analytical Skills, ERP Systems, MRP Systems, Lean Principles, Quality Improvement, Supplier Relationships, Logistics, Cost Management, Electrical Product Development, Mechanical Product Development

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Role Overview As our Supply Chain Manager you will stand up and scale a full-stack supply chain operation from the ground up. You will own vendor strategy, sourcing, procurement, warehousing and logistics for mission-critical components. You’ll work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to make sure we move as fast as our ambition demands. This is not a “manage-the-status-quo” role—this is a builder role. You’ll be expected to create structure where none exists, automate what can be automated, and push our suppliers to meet ambitious timelines with a high level of quality. Key Responsibilities Own the end-to-end procurement process: sourcing, negotiating, purchasing, and vendor management Develop a supplier network for mechanical, electrical, software, and COTS components aligned to defense-grade reliability and timelines Collaborate with engineering to identify long-lead items early and develop should-cost models Help set up and manage systems for inventory, ERP, MRP, and logistics Drive cost, quality, and delivery (QCD) improvements using lean principles and supplier scorecards Build and manage strategic relationships with suppliers and contract manufacturers Navigate ITAR, DFARS, and other regulatory requirements without slowing down development Scale the function from “scrappy startup” to “production-ready” as the company grows Qualifications 7+ years experience in supply chain, procurement, or sourcing, ideally in aerospace, defense, automotive, or high-growth hardware Deep understanding of hardware and electrical product development cycles from prototyping to production Proven ability to negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and deliver under pressure Familiarity with defense compliance (e.g., ITAR, DFARS, FAR) Strong analytical and systems-thinking skills; ERP and MRP experience (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or custom solutions) Who You Are A builder’s mindset: comfortable working with ambiguity, rolling up your sleeves, and figuring things out fast You believe quality and speed are not mutually exclusive. You take ownership and drive continuous improvement without waiting for permission.

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, negotiating, purchasing, and vendor management. Collaborate with engineering and program teams to ensure timely delivery of mission-critical components.