Supply Chain Manager

Los Angeles, CAfull timeOn Site

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Supply Chain Manager at Generalmatter · LumiJobs

senior

$110k–$180k

H1B: no

Generalmatter Supply Chain Manager responsible for end-to-end procurement and supply chain operations. Focus on vendor relationships, sourcing, negotiation, and supply risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

As a General Matter Supply Chain Manager, you will own procurement and supply chain operations end-to-end. You’ll build vendor relationships, source components, negotiate pricing and contracts, manage materials availability, and design lightweight but scalable processes. You’ll work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and finance to keep development and production on track.
This is a high-impact, high-visibility role ideal for someone who is both strategic and hands-on—comfortable optimizing cost structures one hour and chasing down a late component the next.
Procurement & Sourcing (Primary Focus)
Source and qualify suppliers for mechanical, electrical, and specialty hardware components.
Lead RFQs, negotiate pricing/terms, and drive cost-down initiatives.
Build and maintain a preferred vendor list and category strategies.
Manage supplier performance metrics: on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, and risk.
Supply Chain Operations
Oversee purchasing, inventory levels, lead times, and inbound logistics.
Maintain accurate demand forecasts and procurement plans for hardware builds.
Implement lightweight processes for material planning, tracking, and reporting that can scale over time.
Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks or single-source vulnerabilities.

Qualification

4–8+ years of supply chainBias toward actionFamiliarity with global logisticsAdditional RequirementsEqual Opportunity Employer

Required

4–8+ years of supply chain, procurement, or sourcing experience—preferably in hardware, devices, or manufacturing environments.
Proven experience owning procurement strategies and negotiating with suppliers.
Strong understanding of hardware development cycles (prototype → pilot → production).
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, resource-constrained startup environment.
Analytical mindset with comfort working in spreadsheets, ERP/MRP systems, and BOM tools.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills—internally and externally.
Bias toward action; willingness to dive into the details and do the unglamorous work when needed.

Preferred

Experience setting up or optimizing ERP/MRP systems in a startup environment.
Familiarity with global logistics, customs, and compliance.
Background working with contract manufacturers or hardware suppliers in the U.S. and overseas.
Mechanical/electrical engineering familiarity to support technical sourcing discussions.
Additional Requirements:
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.
Equal Opportunity Employer
General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
Equity/RSU

Company

Generalmatter

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10000+ employees

Industrial

Founded 1892

Source: greenhouse

Active within the past hour

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