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You will be responsible for building and\nmanaging distributor and manufacturer relationships while managing the end-to-end\nsourcing, purchasing, and lifecycle tracking of specialized hardware-including gateways,\ncellular hubs, wireless sensors, controllers, power units, cabling, and mounting accessories.\nThe ideal candidate possesses a high technical aptitude for hardware specifications, a\nproven track record in end-to-end vendor management, hands-on experience navigating\nprocurement software/ERPs,meticulous order-tracking capabilities, and scaling visibility to\nkey stakeholders.\nKey Responsibilities\nStrategic Vendor Management/Vendor Relationship Management:\nServe as the primary point of contact for external vendors, OEMs, distributors, and logistics partners; conduct periodic business reviews (QBRs) and monitor vendor performance metrics (provisioning lead time, on-time delivery, defect rates, cost variance).\nContract & Price Negotiation: Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, master service agreements (MSAs), lead times, Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs), and warranty/SLA terms to optimize cost and service quality.\nVendor Sourcing & Onboarding: Evaluate, benchmark, and onboard new component and hardware suppliers, establishing contingency and secondary sourcing strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions and diversify partner ecosystem for continued growth.\nHardware Procurement & Operations\nHardware Sourcing & Ordering: Oversee full-cycle purchasing for gateways, network hubs, wireless/wired sensors, power supplies, enclosures, and related hardware accessories.\nTechnical & BOM Review: Collaborate directly with hardware and network engineers to review Bills of Materials (BOMs), verify component specifications, review data sheets, and identify approved product alternatives during shortages.\nSystems Administration: Input, manage, and audit purchase requisitions, part numbers, serial numbers, and vendor profiles within procurement/ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP , Coupa, Odoo).\nTracking, Inventory & Logistics: End-to-End Tracking & Logistics: Track orders from initial PO issuance through factory dispatch, customs clearance, and warehouse receipt. Resolve shipping delays, tariffs, and customs holds.\nInventory Control & RMA: Oversee safety stock levels, maintain active tracking of MAC addresses/serial numbers, conduct quality audits, and process Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs) for defective units.\nRequired Professional Experience\n5+ Years in Technical Procurement / Supply Chain: Proven experience managing hardware procurement, purchasing pipelines, or supply chain operations within IoT, electronics, telecommunications, or hardware manufacturing environments.\nProven Vendor Management Track Record: Direct experience managing hardware vendor portfolios, negotiating vendor contracts, and evaluating OEM/distributor performance.\nHands-on Hardware Experience: Practical experience sourcing and tracking physical IoT hardware components, including gateways, hubs, sensors, controllers, antennas, cabling, and power units.\nProcurement Systems Proficiency: Hands-on experience operating modern ERP or procurement platforms (e.g., 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