What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain & Procurement Specialist position at ERMCO-ECI?
Overview
About ERMCO
Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (ERMCO) is the leading manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions, serving electric utilities, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and industrial customers across North America. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tenn., ERMCO delivers reliable, high-quality products that power homes, businesses, and communities across North America.
With commitments to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ERMCO is at the forefront of supporting grid modernization and energy transition. Our vertically integrated operations, customer-focused culture, and investment in people and technology make ERMCO the Most Valued Partner for delivering resilient, sustainable power infrastructure for the future.
About GridBridge
GridBridge is transforming power delivery for critical applications by combining advanced hardware with embedded software that enables distributed energy resources, enhances grid reliability, and improves efficiency. Founded in 2012, GridBridge has secured contracts with major customers and federal agencies including the NSF, DOE, and NASA. Now a wholly owned subsidiary of ERMCO, we operate with the agility of a startup and the backing of an industry leader.
Job Summary
The Supply Chain and Procurement Specialist is responsible for all the GridBridge power electronics hardware platforms. The individual would work as part of our closely coupled Product Development team, leading sourcing, supply chain management, and procurement of all materials for the physical and electrical designs. The GridBridge team operates in an open, non-hierarchical manner to achieve efficient use of all team members’ contributions, staying flexible at all stages of the development process. The individual must be highly motivated and committed to the highest level of product quality & delivery. The individual must be viewed by peers as an optimist, and balance persistence and enthusiasm with professionalism. The ideal candidate will have skills and a passion for process, innovation and development.
This role will be onsite in Raleigh, NC. Relocation Assistance is available.
Responsibilities
Job Locations
US-NC-Raleigh
About ERMCO
Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (ERMCO) is the leading manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions, serving electric utilities, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and industrial customers across North America. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tenn., ERMCO delivers reliable, high-quality products that power homes, businesses, and communities across North America.
With commitments to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ERMCO is at the forefront of supporting grid modernization and energy transition. Our vertically integrated operations, customer-focused culture, and investment in people and technology make ERMCO the Most Valued Partner for delivering resilient, sustainable power infrastructure for the future.
About GridBridge
GridBridge is transforming power delivery for critical applications by combining advanced hardware with embedded software that enables distributed energy resources, enhances grid reliability, and improves efficiency. Founded in 2012, GridBridge has secured contracts with major customers and federal agencies including the NSF, DOE, and NASA. Now a wholly owned subsidiary of ERMCO, we operate with the agility of a startup and the backing of an industry leader.
Job Summary
The Supply Chain and Procurement Specialist is responsible for all the GridBridge power electronics hardware platforms. The individual would work as part of our closely coupled Product Development team, leading sourcing, supply chain management, and procurement of all materials for the physical and electrical designs. The GridBridge team operates in an open, non-hierarchical manner to achieve efficient use of all team members’ contributions, staying flexible at all stages of the development process. The individual must be highly motivated and committed to the highest level of product quality & delivery. The individual must be viewed by peers as an optimist, and balance persistence and enthusiasm with professionalism. The ideal candidate will have skills and a passion for process, innovation and development.
This role will be onsite in Raleigh, NC. Relocation Assistance is available.
Responsibilities
- Hands-on leader and individual contributor for all supply chain, stockroom and procurement activities
- Provide sourcing options to development engineers for electrical and physical materials
- Establish, maintain, and feed positive relationships with all supply chain partners
- Establish, negotiate, and maintain sourcing agreements
- Hands-on quoting, procurement and expediting
- Hands-on problem-solving with product quality and delivery
- Active management of contract manufacturers, including kitting for builds
- Hands-on management of inventory, shipping, and receiving of materials
- Work with legal and engineering teams to develop and negotiate agreements with suppliers, including confidentiality and supply and co-development agreements
- Familiarity with Capex tracking, including PO management, budget adherence, spend forecasting, variance management, and clear financial visibility for leadership
- Product costing and volume forecasting
- Occasional travel to supply chain partners
- Approximately 5-7 years of electronics supply chain & experience with Engineering Change Management Processes (ECN, ECO, etc.)
- Bachelor’s degree with an engineering or manufacturing preference
- Knowledge/experience with commonly used MRP and PLM Systems
- Ability to plan and work on multiple projects concurrently
- Ability to work collaboratively with development engineers, NPI engineers & product managers
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Hard working, motivated, self-starter and finisher, great attention to detail
- Ability to lead or follow, as required by the project/situation
- Strong problem-solving mindset, proactive thinker
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Familiarity with component certifications
- Familiarity with NDA, MSA, and SOW documents and processes
Job Locations
US-NC-Raleigh