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Job Title: Supply Chain Manager
Job Description
The Supply Chain Manager leads the end-to-end supply chain function, overseeing sourcing, supplier performance, purchasing, and risk management to build a resilient and scalable supply base. This role owns the supply chain strategy, drives supplier selection and development, and ensures material availability, cost control, and data accuracy in NetSuite. The position requires a hands-on leader who develops the team, partners closely with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Manufacturing, and drives continuous improvement in a precision fabrication manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
This is a full-time, onsite role with standard hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The environment is a family-owned, non-corporate setting that emphasizes high impact and visible contribution. Team members enjoy a casual dress code, where shorts are acceptable, and a results-focused culture that is not overly formal or bureaucratic. The role offers high autonomy and a trusted leadership style, with a strong quality-of-life focus that includes limited after-hours work and low bureaucracy. The company supports a collaborative and community-oriented atmosphere with regular team events such as barbecues and potlucks. The organization is on a strong growth trajectory driven by semiconductor and AI-related manufacturing demands, and leadership places a strong emphasis on doing right by employees, even when it requires additional investment. Work is supported by technologies such as NetSuite ERP and Microsoft 365, alongside close collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Manufacturing teams in a precision fabrication manufacturing environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Emmett, ID.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $72500.00 - $99000.00/yr.
High-impact, visible role with direct daily access to ownership. Ability to drive real change (supplier strategy, contracts, sourcing footprint). Strong growth trajectory tied to semiconductor and AI-related manufacturing demands. Family-owned, non-corporate environment: Casual dress (shorts acceptable) Results-focused, not “buttoned-up” High autonomy; trusted leadership style. Quality of life focus: Limited after-hours work /Low bureaucracy Regular team events (BBQs, potlucks, etc.). Leadership emphasizes doing right by employees, even when it costs more
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Emmett,ID.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 2026.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
Job Description
The Supply Chain Manager leads the end-to-end supply chain function, overseeing sourcing, supplier performance, purchasing, and risk management to build a resilient and scalable supply base. This role owns the supply chain strategy, drives supplier selection and development, and ensures material availability, cost control, and data accuracy in NetSuite. The position requires a hands-on leader who develops the team, partners closely with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Manufacturing, and drives continuous improvement in a precision fabrication manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and hold the Supply Chain team accountable for performance, development, and adherence to core values.
- Own the end-to-end supply base, including supply and sourcing strategy, supplier selection, and overall supplier portfolio management.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies, including China 1 initiatives, to build a resilient and scalable global supplier network.
- Lead supplier qualification, negotiation, and ongoing relationship management to support cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
- Establish and maintain supplier scorecards, audits, and corrective action programs to measure and improve performance.
- Partner with Quality to ensure suppliers meet Engineering-specified defect-per-million (DPM) requirements for incoming parts.
- Manage supplier performance against on-time delivery (OTD) and quality metrics, driving continuous improvement and accountability.
- Own purchasing systems and day-to-day purchasing execution to ensure consistent material availability.
- Oversee lead time management, cost control, and contract alignment across the supply base.
- Ensure ERP data accuracy in NetSuite, including item, supplier, pricing, and lead time information.
- Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Manufacturing to resolve supplier quality issues and maintain technical alignment.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate supply-side risks, including capacity constraints, geopolitical exposure, and single-source dependencies.
- Own external constraint removal to protect production schedules and customer commitments.
- Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications to align sourcing decisions with product and process requirements.
- Use data, analytics, and forecasting to support demand planning, inventory management, and sourcing decisions.
- Drive continuous improvement in supply chain processes, tools, and workflows to support growth in semiconductor and AI-related manufacturing demands.
- Champion a high-performance culture within the supply chain team, emphasizing accountability, transparency, and results.
- 5 years of experience in end-to-end supply chain management.
- Strong knowledge of supply chain processes, including sourcing, purchasing, inventory, and supplier management.
- Experience in a precision fabrication manufacturing environment.
- Proven ability to lead, develop, and hold cross-functional supply chain teams accountable.
- Deep experience in global strategic sourcing and supplier management.
- Demonstrated expertise in supplier qualification, negotiation, and performance management.
- Experience managing supplier performance using DPM (defects per million) and OTD (on-time delivery) metrics.
- Strong supplier negotiation skills, including contract and pricing negotiation.
- Proficiency with NetSuite ERP for purchasing, data management, and reporting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools for analysis, reporting, and collaboration.
- Strong analytical and forecasting skills to support planning and decision-making.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications and apply them to sourcing and supplier decisions.
- Demonstrated success leading supply chain initiatives that improve resilience, cost, and supplier performance.
- Experience implementing or contributing to China 1 or similar supply diversification strategies.
- Comfort working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Manufacturing teams.
- Ability to design and maintain supplier scorecards and audit programs.
- Experience driving corrective action programs with suppliers to resolve quality and delivery issues.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Results-oriented mindset with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement.
- Ability to thrive in a high-impact, visible role with direct access to ownership-level stakeholders.
This is a full-time, onsite role with standard hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The environment is a family-owned, non-corporate setting that emphasizes high impact and visible contribution. Team members enjoy a casual dress code, where shorts are acceptable, and a results-focused culture that is not overly formal or bureaucratic. The role offers high autonomy and a trusted leadership style, with a strong quality-of-life focus that includes limited after-hours work and low bureaucracy. The company supports a collaborative and community-oriented atmosphere with regular team events such as barbecues and potlucks. The organization is on a strong growth trajectory driven by semiconductor and AI-related manufacturing demands, and leadership places a strong emphasis on doing right by employees, even when it requires additional investment. Work is supported by technologies such as NetSuite ERP and Microsoft 365, alongside close collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Manufacturing teams in a precision fabrication manufacturing environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Emmett, ID.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $72500.00 - $99000.00/yr.
High-impact, visible role with direct daily access to ownership. Ability to drive real change (supplier strategy, contracts, sourcing footprint). Strong growth trajectory tied to semiconductor and AI-related manufacturing demands. Family-owned, non-corporate environment: Casual dress (shorts acceptable) Results-focused, not “buttoned-up” High autonomy; trusted leadership style. Quality of life focus: Limited after-hours work /Low bureaucracy Regular team events (BBQs, potlucks, etc.). Leadership emphasizes doing right by employees, even when it costs more
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Emmett,ID.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 2026.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $72,500 - $99,000