Director of Supply Chain

Director Of Supply Chain

ButterflyMX is looking for a Director of Supply Chain to join our team in Irvine, CA. This is a high-impact, fast-paced role that requires a special blend of hands-on leadership, technical expertise, and deep industry knowledge. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Hardware, this role will own : supply contracts & negotiations, product launch support, cost optimization, purchasing & procurement, and more.

If you are a high-ownership leader with a history of producing results and managing all-star teams, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities include :

• Source, negotiate & execute supply contracts Identify, assess, and secure agreements with suppliers and contract manufacturers in the U.S. and across key Asian markets. Negotiate terms that balance cost, quality, speed, and risk. Hold suppliers accountable to contractual obligations on delivery, quality, and cost.
• Product launch support Rapidly translate hardware requirements into multiple manufacturing / fabrication solutions, evaluate trade-offs in speed, quality, and total cost, and secure suppliers to meet launch timelines.
• Component & cost optimization Lead component transitions, recommend substitutes, and adjust sourcing strategies in response to tariff / import / export changes to reduce cost and mitigate supply risk.
• Supplier management & enforcement Build strong, collaborative supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with contracts and performance expectations. Proactively address underperformance and enforce remedies where necessary.
• Purchasing & procurement execution Oversee all purchasing activities to ensure required parts and materials are procured and delivered on time to meet operational needs.
• Supplier quality Collaborate with internal teams to quickly resolve quality issues, secure replacements for defective materials, and minimize operational disruption.
• Process improvement Drive continuous improvements in supply chain processes, focusing on efficiency, delivery reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Stakeholder engagement Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, Quality, and Finance teams to align supply chain decisions and actions with business objectives.

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