Supply Chain Manager
Alloy Engineering & Mach3 Machining | Northeast Ohio
Hybrid role- Berea & Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Lead the Supply Chain for Two Employee-Owned Manufacturing Companies
Alloy Engineering (Berea) and Mach3 Machining (Cuyahoga Falls) are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, inventory management, material planning, and supplier performance across both businesses. This is a hands on role and offers the opportunity to drive operational performance, improve cash flow, and support on-time delivery for complex manufacturing operations.
The ideal candidate is a proven supply chain leader with experience in an Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing environment. They thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy collaborating with operations, production, engineering, and suppliers to solve problems, drive continuous improvement, and deliver results.
What You'll Do
Procurement & Supplier Management
- Lead sourcing and purchasing of raw materials, specialty alloys, and production supplies
- Build and strengthen supplier partnerships while negotiating pricing, lead times, and service agreements
- Manage outside processing suppliers, including heat treat, coating, machining, and inspection services
- Develop secondary sourcing strategies to reduce risk and improve supply chain reliability
- Oversee MRO purchasing and supplier performance initiatives
Inventory & Working Capital Management
- Optimize inventory levels while supporting production requirements
- Reduce excess and obsolete inventory
- Improve inventory accuracy, material availability, and inventory turns
- Support company cash flow objectives through strategic purchasing decisions
Planning & Operations
- Lead material planning and MRP activities across Alloy Engineering and Mach3
- Coordinate material flow between facilities
- Ensure material traceability and inventory accuracy
- Partner with operations leadership to align purchasing strategy with production schedules
- Evaluate make-versus-buy opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability
Leadership
- Lead and develop a team of purchasing professionals and MRO personnel
- Establish clear performance expectations, metrics, and accountability
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain operations
- Create visibility into key performance indicators including supplier performance, inventory, and delivery metrics