Supply Chain Manager Job Austin area,Texas USA,Engineering

Manage the procurement of long-lead and critical components, including high-speed motors, magnetic bearings, forgings, castings, pressure vessels, and test equipment.
Identify and qualify suppliers for components, including developing second-source options to reduce reliance on single suppliers.
Support purchasing requirements from the initial prototype through to full production, making sure early sourcing decisions can support future growth and volume.
Work closely with Engineering to make make-versus-buy decisions, determining which components should be manufactured internally and which should be sourced externally.
Monitor supplier capacity, availability, lead times to ensure materials and components are available when required and procurement does not delay the overall program.
Build strong relationships with suppliers and work through changes in drawings, specifications, quantities, and delivery requirements during the development process.
Identify potential supply-chain risks early and develop solutions to protect prototype and production schedules.

What We’re Looking For

Experience purchasing long-lead, engineered or technically complex components, where supplier availability and lead time are critical to project delivery.
Strong experience identifying, evaluating, and qualifying new suppliers, including establishing alternative or second-source suppliers for critical components.
Experience working directly with Engineering during the design and development stage, providing input on supplier capability, availability, lead times, and manufacturability.
Experience supporting prototype or new product development, including managing suppliers while drawings and technical requirements are still evolving.
Ability to understand BOMs, engineering drawings, specifications, materials, and manufacturing requirements.
Experience managing supplier performance across quality, cost, lead time, capacity, and delivery.
Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to highlight schedule risks and provide clear supplier and lead-time information to Engineering and Program teams.
Experience supporting the transition from prototype into production is highly desirable.

Preferred Experience