About the company
Our client is a software company.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Lead the search for, vetting of and integration of new production partners across the country. The work is hands-on and field-oriented, and it combines relationship building with technical judgment.
What you'll do
- Identify and assess machining and additive manufacturing vendors nationwide.
- Vet vendors and bring them into the network once they meet quality and capacity expectations.
- Grow and refine the vendor base over time, with attention to regulated sectors.
- Read engineering drawings to decide whether a part can realistically be produced.
- Travel to vendor sites to build relationships and observe their operations first-hand.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Hands-on experience sourcing vendors, vetting them and overseeing production work.
- A background in supply chain, technical sales or mechanical engineering, with interest in a people-focused role.
- Comfort interpreting engineering drawings and judging how easily parts can be made.
- Willingness to travel for in-person vendor visits.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 110,000 to 160,000 per year
Location and work model
- San Francisco, California, United States
- On-site
- Full-time
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