Supply Chain Lead

JOB Descripition: Supply Chain Lead Key Responsibilities: Own the full procurement lifecycle for breaker orders, from requisition through delivery, ensuring accuracy and timeliness at every step. Proactively follow up with Suppliers to ensure timely shipments and resolve delays. Maintaining uninterrupted supply to critical projects and production schedules. Develop and execute sourcing strategies for breakers and related components that align with company objectives for cost, quality, and delivery. Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers. Partner cross-functionally with DVM and PEP engineering, production, and project management teams to align on requirements and priorities. Forecast demand ensure sourcing strategies anticipate technical requirements and project priorities. Maintain accurate records of purchase orders visibility, confirmations, and shipment status in ERP systems. Monitor supplier performance and contribute to supplier scorecards and evaluations. Develop alternate sources for breakers and related components to reduce single-source risk. Leverage ERP/MRP data to improve procurement visibility, optimize inventory levels, and enhance reporting for decision-making. Support broader purchasing team initiatives and cross-train as needed on other categories. Qualifications: 5+ years of strategic sourcing or supply chain management experience, ideally within the electrical OEM/EOEM switchgear industry, or related electro-mechanical commodities sector. Strong understanding of breaker products, suppliers, and lead-time challenges in the electrical distribution and controls market. Proven ability to manage multiple orders and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Effective communicator who can influence across functions and levels of the organization. Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and follow-through skills. ERP/MRP system experience (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Acumatica, SAP, or similar) highly preferred. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to build and maintain strong supplier partnerships. We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.