Supply Chain Specialist
Dracoe HQ / North Carolina
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The Factory
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Full Time
About
The Factory
The Factory is where concepts are engineered, industrialized, and executed at scale.
We take validated designs - developed internally in our Workshop or provided by customers - and progress them through rigorous Design for Assembly (DfA) and Design for Manufacturing (DfM) processes. Our focus is on optimizing products for automated, repeatable, high-throughput production.
Our mandate is simple: deliver reliable output that meets performance, quality, and cost targets.
The Factory integrates advanced manufacturing processes within a single, tightly controlled production environment to ensure consistency and scalability.
Our operating model is data-driven and transparent by design. Clear performance metrics, robust process controls, and closed-loop feedback systems enable continuous improvement and uncompromising manufacturing excellence.
What you’ll do
Role
You will be responsible for managing day-to-day supply chain execution with approved suppliers, ensuring timely purchasing, accurate order placement, and effective communication across the supplier base. You will ensure materials, components, and services are procured in line with approved supplier lists, specifications, quality requirements, and production schedules.
As a key member of the supply chain and operations team, you will act as the primary operational interface between the factory and its suppliers. You will work closely with Warehouse, Quality Control, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to ensure material availability, delivery performance, and issue resolution.
Through disciplined purchasing execution, proactive supplier communication, and accurate tracking, you will support uninterrupted manufacturing operations while maintaining control over cost, quality, and delivery.
This is a hands-on operational role requiring strong coordination, organization, and communication skills. You will be expected to manage purchase orders, follow up on deliveries, resolve supplier issues, and escalate risks in a timely manner.
You will support a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the supply chain function.
Responsibilities
- Execute purchasing activities with approved suppliers only.
- Place and manage purchase orders in accordance with demand and schedules.
- Act as primary point of contact for operational communication with suppliers.
- Track supplier order confirmations, lead times, and delivery performance.
- Coordinate with Warehouse and Quality Control on incoming deliveries and priorities.
- Escalate supplier delays, shortages, or issues to supply chain leadership.
- Support supplier performance tracking and reporting.
- Ensure purchasing data accuracy in ERP or procurement systems.
- Support resolution of quality or delivery nonconformities with suppliers.
- Maintain supplier documentation, records, and communication logs.
- Support cost control through disciplined purchasing execution.
- Assist with continuous improvement of supply chain processes.
Who you are
Experience
- 3–6 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, or procurement roles
- Proven experience managing suppliers and purchase orders
- Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial operations
- Experience tracking deliveries, lead times, and supplier performance
- Hands-on experience working with ERP or purchasing systems
Skills
- Purchasing and supply chain execution
- Supplier communication and coordination
- Order tracking and delivery management
- Attention to detail and data accuracy
- ERP and procurement system usage
- Problem solving and issue escalation
- Time management and prioritization
- Cross-functional coordination
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or equivalent experience
- 3–6 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, or procurement roles
Desirable:
- Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
- Familiarity with approved supplier and controlled purchasing models
- Exposure to ISO 9001 supply chain or purchasing controls
Desirable
- Military Experience or background in defense
- Experience supporting supply chains for defense or national security manufacturing
- Exposure to disciplined, compliance-driven operational environments
What you’ll get
Compensation
Compensation ranges from $50,000-$100,000 depending on experience and location.
Benefits
We offer comprehensive health insurance, generous paid time off, access to a company pension scheme and equity in a mission-driven company.
Stipends
You'll receive an annual stipend for gym reimbursements for up to $1000 per year and approved role-related learning credits for up to $1000 per year.
Supply Chain Specialist
About
The Factory
The Factory is where concepts are engineered, industrialized, and executed at scale.
We take validated designs - developed internally in our Workshop or provided by customers - and progress them through rigorous Design for Assembly (DfA) and Design for Manufacturing (DfM) processes. Our focus is on optimizing products for automated, repeatable, high-throughput production.
Our mandate is simple: deliver reliable output that meets performance, quality, and cost targets.
The Factory integrates advanced manufacturing processes within a single, tightly controlled production environment to ensure consistency and scalability.
Our operating model is data-driven and transparent by design. Clear performance metrics, robust process controls, and closed-loop feedback systems enable continuous improvement and uncompromising manufacturing excellence.
What you’ll do
Role
You will be responsible for managing day-to-day supply chain execution with approved suppliers, ensuring timely purchasing, accurate order placement, and effective communication across the supplier base. You will ensure materials, components, and services are procured in line with approved supplier lists, specifications, quality requirements, and production schedules.
As a key member of the supply chain and operations team, you will act as the primary operational interface between the factory and its suppliers. You will work closely with Warehouse, Quality Control, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to ensure material availability, delivery performance, and issue resolution.
Through disciplined purchasing execution, proactive supplier communication, and accurate tracking, you will support uninterrupted manufacturing operations while maintaining control over cost, quality, and delivery.
This is a hands-on operational role requiring strong coordination, organization, and communication skills. You will be expected to manage purchase orders, follow up on deliveries, resolve supplier issues, and escalate risks in a timely manner.
You will support a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the supply chain function.
Responsibilities
- Execute purchasing activities with approved suppliers only.
- Place and manage purchase orders in accordance with demand and schedules.
- Act as primary point of contact for operational communication with suppliers.
- Track supplier order confirmations, lead times, and delivery performance.
- Coordinate with Warehouse and Quality Control on incoming deliveries and priorities.
- Escalate supplier delays, shortages, or issues to supply chain leadership.
- Support supplier performance tracking and reporting.
- Ensure purchasing data accuracy in ERP or procurement systems.
- Support resolution of quality or delivery nonconformities with suppliers.
- Maintain supplier documentation, records, and communication logs.
- Support cost control through disciplined purchasing execution.
- Assist with continuous improvement of supply chain processes.
Who you are
Experience
- 3–6 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, or procurement roles
- Proven experience managing suppliers and purchase orders
- Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial operations
- Experience tracking deliveries, lead times, and supplier performance
- Hands-on experience working with ERP or purchasing systems
Skills
- Purchasing and supply chain execution
- Supplier communication and coordination
- Order tracking and delivery management
- Attention to detail and data accuracy
- ERP and procurement system usage
- Problem solving and issue escalation
- Time management and prioritization
- Cross-functional coordination
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or equivalent experience
- 3–6 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, or procurement roles
Desirable:
- Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
- Familiarity with approved supplier and controlled purchasing models
- Exposure to ISO 9001 supply chain or purchasing controls
Desirable
- Military Experience or background in defense
- Experience supporting supply chains for defense or national security manufacturing
- Exposure to disciplined, compliance-driven operational environments
What you’ll get
Compensation
Compensation ranges from $50,000-$100,000 depending on experience and location.
Benefits
We offer comprehensive health insurance, generous paid time off, access to a company pension scheme and equity in a mission-driven company.
Stipends
You'll receive an annual stipend for gym reimbursements for up to $1000 per year and approved role-related learning credits for up to $1000 per year.
Supply Chain Specialist
About
The Factory
The Factory is where concepts are engineered, industrialized, and executed at scale.
We take validated designs - developed internally in our Workshop or provided by customers - and progress them through rigorous Design for Assembly (DfA) and Design for Manufacturing (DfM) processes. Our focus is on optimizing products for automated, repeatable, high-throughput production.
Our mandate is simple: deliver reliable output that meets performance, quality, and cost targets.
The Factory integrates advanced manufacturing processes within a single, tightly controlled production environment to ensure consistency and scalability.
Our operating model is data-driven and transparent by design. Clear performance metrics, robust process controls, and closed-loop feedback systems enable continuous improvement and uncompromising manufacturing excellence.
What you’ll do
Role
You will be responsible for managing day-to-day supply chain execution with approved suppliers, ensuring timely purchasing, accurate order placement, and effective communication across the supplier base. You will ensure materials, components, and services are procured in line with approved supplier lists, specifications, quality requirements, and production schedules.
As a key member of the supply chain and operations team, you will act as the primary operational interface between the factory and its suppliers. You will work closely with Warehouse, Quality Control, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to ensure material availability, delivery performance, and issue resolution.
Through disciplined purchasing execution, proactive supplier communication, and accurate tracking, you will support uninterrupted manufacturing operations while maintaining control over cost, quality, and delivery.
This is a hands-on operational role requiring strong coordination, organization, and communication skills. You will be expected to manage purchase orders, follow up on deliveries, resolve supplier issues, and escalate risks in a timely manner.
You will support a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the supply chain function.
Responsibilities
- Execute purchasing activities with approved suppliers only.
- Place and manage purchase orders in accordance with demand and schedules.
- Act as primary point of contact for operational communication with suppliers.
- Track supplier order confirmations, lead times, and delivery performance.
- Coordinate with Warehouse and Quality Control on incoming deliveries and priorities.
- Escalate supplier delays, shortages, or issues to supply chain leadership.
- Support supplier performance tracking and reporting.
- Ensure purchasing data accuracy in ERP or procurement systems.
- Support resolution of quality or delivery nonconformities with suppliers.
- Maintain supplier documentation, records, and communication logs.
- Support cost control through disciplined purchasing execution.
- Assist with continuous improvement of supply chain processes.
Who you are
Experience
- 3–6 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, or procurement roles
- Proven experience managing suppliers and purchase orders
- Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial operations
- Experience tracking deliveries, lead times, and supplier performance
- Hands-on experience working with ERP or purchasing systems
Skills
- Purchasing and supply chain execution
- Supplier communication and coordination
- Order tracking and delivery management
- Attention to detail and data accuracy
- ERP and procurement system usage
- Problem solving and issue escalation
- Time management and prioritization
- Cross-functional coordination
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or equivalent experience
- 3–6 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, or procurement roles
Desirable:
- Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
- Familiarity with approved supplier and controlled purchasing models
- Exposure to ISO 9001 supply chain or purchasing controls
Desirable
- Military Experience or background in defense
- Experience supporting supply chains for defense or national security manufacturing
- Exposure to disciplined, compliance-driven operational environments
What you’ll get
Compensation
Compensation ranges from $50,000-$100,000 depending on experience and location.
Benefits
We offer comprehensive health insurance, generous paid time off, access to a company pension scheme and equity in a mission-driven company.
Stipends
You'll receive an annual stipend for gym reimbursements for up to $1000 per year and approved role-related learning credits for up to $1000 per year.