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
