[Hiring] Director of Supply Chain and Sourcing @MultiTech

Role Description

The Director of Supply Chain and Sourcing will lead MultiTech’s global sourcing strategy, overseeing the architecture of a global supply chain while optimizing customer experience through landed cost, lead-time and tariff mitigation strategies. This role oversees supplier selection, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and strategic partnerships to ensure a high-performing supply base.

• Evaluate the existing global supply chain to benchmark cost, lead-time and quality
• Architect the supply chain to execute improvement opportunities and risk mitigation
• Transform the supply chain through the leadership of cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality and manufacturing
• Drive excellence through the leadership of sourcing and purchasing team members
• Build and manage a high-performing global supplier base for electronics components
• Collaborate with the quality function to ensure suppliers meet regulatory, compliance, and quality standards
• Ensure the development and maintenance of continuity plans for critical components and materials
• Lead and/or oversee supplier audits, business reviews, and corrective action initiatives
• Monitor market trends, capacity constraints, and technology shifts that impact supply availability. Define and drive appropriate mitigation initiatives and lead allocation strategies during shortages or disruptions.
• Deliver measurable cost savings without compromising on quality for our customers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business, or related field required; MS/MBA preferred
• 15+ years’ experience in manufacturing environments with 10+ years of supply chain, sourcing and/or purchasing experience
• 5+ years’ experience with indirect purchasing, service and licensing agreements
• Experience leading, architecting and transforming global supply chains
• Expert business acumen in manufacturing, supply chain, inventory management, and financial reporting
• Strong background in direct material purchasing
• Exceptional negotiation skills; creates win-win outcomes
• Experience sourcing and managing contract manufacturing partners to achieve target KPIs
• Extensive background in sourcing, supplier development, global manufacturing, and tariff mitigation strategies
• Experience in PCBA, electro-mechanical assemblies, requirements and manufacturing methods strongly preferred
• Collaborate with product development leadership to identify and develop new supply chain partners to accelerate product availability

Requirements

• Lifting requirements up to 25 pounds
• Requires sitting for periods of time
• Requires travel using all modes of transportation
• Requires a valid passport

Work Environment

• Remote position
• Our Minnesota facility includes a manufacturing environment. Moderate noise level.
• Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; safety glasses, hearing protection, wrist and shoe straps, and ESD smock.
• Loose fitting clothing and jewelry are not permitted.
• No food is allowed in the manufacturing area.
• No cell phone use allowed in manufacturing area unless approved by management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Company-paid Employee Life, AD&D, and Short-term Disability
• 401(k) with employer matching
• 10 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• Access to Voluntary Life for you and your eligible dependents
• Long-term Disability
• Flex spending and health savings accounts