Product Manager - Product Manager

Product Manager

Location:

N.Reading, Massachusetts (Onsite)

Employment Type:

Contract

We are seeking a Product Manager to oversee supply chain initiatives for assigned products. The role involves working cross-functionally with sourcing, planning, product, and engineering teams to balance commercial and technical trade-offs. A successful candidate will use experience in global supply chain management to achieve sustained operational excellence and cost optimization.

• Work with supply chain teams to identify and drive operational improvement in cost, lead time, and risk management.
• Act as a single point of contact for program resources to communicate supply chain decisions and progress.
• Synthesize inputs from Sourcing, Planning, Logistics, Engineering, and Finance to create recommendations for operational excellence and cost reduction.
• Execute cost reduction roadmaps, measuring total cost of ownership including spares, service, replacements, tariffs, and logistics.
• Own lead time optimization analysis with clear reduction roadmaps and transparent reporting.
• Maintain ownership of supply chain requirements throughout general availability and end-of-life phases.
• Coordinate cross-functional implementation for post-launch design changes (ECOs).
• Drive root cause analysis and process improvements to ensure sustained operational excellence.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

Experience:

3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or product operations management in electromechanical commodities. Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder supply chain initiatives in sustained operations.

Technical

Skills:

Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data from multiple sources. Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority. Experience with supplier relationship management and performance tracking. Knowledge of global hardware and electromechanical supply chains.

• Experience in robotics, electromechanical systems, or similar technology-intensive industries.
• Background in both New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustained operations supply chain management.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or product operations management.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Supply Chain Management, or Engineering).
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP) and PLM tools (Agile).
• Demonstrated success in cost reduction and lead time optimization initiatives.
• Experience with scenario planning and risk mitigation in complex supply chains.
• Knowledge of tariff management and trade compliance.
• Strong presentation and executive communication skills.
• Experience with Product Development Process (PDP) frameworks.

The pay rate for this position is between $43.00 and $53.00 per hour.