About this role
Job Duties:
• Execute a procurement strategy that aligns with long-term growth objectives
• Cultivate and manage high level partnerships with primary hardware manufacturers to ensure preferential allocation and competitive pricing
• Negotiate service agreements to protect the company’s margins and delivery timelines
• Work with the Purchasing Manager and Inventory Manager to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize carrying costs
• Coordinate the phase-out of legacy products and the introduction of next-generation hardware to prevent capital tie-up in obsolete inventory
• Direct the demand forecasting process in collaboration with Operations and Marketing to align supply with market trends
• Manage the product P&L, focusing on COGS reduction and margin expansion through strategic purchasing
• Align with the purchasing team to execute on forecasts and maintain stock levels
• Coordinate with the web team on new product launches and updates to ensure smooth product transitions
• Perform additional related duties, as assigned
Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 3 years of experience in hardware procurement, manufacturing, or consumer electronics operations
• Extensive experience with enterprise-level ERP and MRP systems and advanced financial modeling, NetSuite preferred
• Experience working on Shopify storefronts
• Extensive knowledge of computer hardware, primarily gaming/enthusiast
Physical Demands:
• Able to sit and/or stand for the duration of the workday
• Able to use a keyboard, headset, and computer monitor for the workday
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
$68,000 - $73,000/yr