Halo Industries
Supply Chain Program Manager
Santa Clara, California, United States · Senior · Full-time
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About the role
- We are seeking a highly strategic and technical Supply Chain Program Manager to join our supply chain team.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Sourcing & Category Management Develop and Execute Commodity Strategies: Create comprehensive, multi-year sourcing strategies for raw materials and capital equipment sub-components.
- Supplier Relationship Management Contract Negotiation: Lead complex negotiations for Master Supply Agreements, Statements of Work, and pricing contracts.
- Capacity Planning: Work closely with suppliers to ensure their manufacturing capacity aligns with our long-term production forecasts and equipment build schedules.
- Supplier Relations: Research, select, and manage strategic suppliers; conduct performance reviews, monitor KPIs (quality, delivery), and negotiate contracts.
- Cross-Functional Leadership New Product Introduction: Partner with R&D and the NPI Team during the design phase of new tools to ensure Design for Manufacturability and supply chain viability.
- Cost Reduction: Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to identify Value Analysis/Value Engineering opportunities, thereby driving down the Bill of Materials cost Escalation Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for critical supply shortages, leading cross-functional task forces to resolve bottlenecks and prevent production downtime.
- Program Management: Collaborate daily with Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, NPI, and Finance teams to align commodity strategies with overall business objectives, production schedules, and product design phases.
- You will also develop comprehensive sourcing strategies, manage robust supplier relationships, drive cost and quality improvements, and lead complex procurement processes.
- Our laser-based solution minimizes waste, enhances material cost efficiency, and drives innovations across high-growth markets, including automotive, telecommunications, and power electronics.
- Strategic Sourcing & Category Management Develop and Execute Commodity Strategies:
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering (Mechanical, Materials Science, or Electrical), Business, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain within the semiconductor, capital equipment, or advanced materials industries.
- Proficiency reading engineering drawings and understand complex technical specifications related to both raw materials (purity levels, material ) and equipment components (tolerances, vacuum standards).
- Experience performing complex cost modeling, Should-Cost analysis, and Total Cost of Ownership evaluations.
- Experience utilizing ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and PLM software (e.g., Arena).
- Direct experience in the semiconductor or related high-tech industries.
- Direct experience supporting New Product Introductions (NPI), including supplier selection and qualification for engineering prototypes.
Nice to have
- Advanced negotiation skills with a history of executing favorable long-term contracts in volatile markets.
- Familiarity with global supply chain management complexity, geopolitical factors, and risk mitigation planning.
- Experience with the complexities of compliance driven procurement for automotive or IATF 16949.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Some domestic and international travel may be required (up to 10%).
- We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities in STEM.
- If you meet most of the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
Compensation
- $140,000 - $160,000 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all team members feel valued and supported.
Company info
- Founded in 2014 at Stanford University, Halo received significant funding in 2024, paving the way for rapid expansion, strategic customer engagement, and the launch of volume manufacturing.
- The Opportunity We are seeking a highly strategic and technical Supply Chain Program Manager to join our supply chain team.
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