Senior Supply Chain Manager I

ICON is looking for a strategic and technically adept Senior Supply Chain Manager to lead sourcing and procurement for critical, high-value components across our next-generation Vulcan Print System. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the Phoenix program with a focus on high-dollar, complex commodities; such as motors, drives, gearboxes, encoders, pumps, and sensors and work to optimize cost, quality, and supplier performance.

You’ll partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program Management to ensure a robust, multi-source supply chain across all major systems (MGM, Printhead, MCU) and support core planning functions including S&OP/SIOP and Demand/Supply Forecasting. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical understanding, supplier lifecycle management expertise, and a proven ability to reduce sole-source risk while enabling speed, scale, and cost efficiency. This role is based at ICON’s Austin, TX campus and will report to our Director of Manufacturing & Supply Chain.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead strategic sourcing and procurement of technical commodities across mechanical, electrical, and controls domains, focusing on cost optimization and risk mitigation.
• Develop and execute category strategies that align with Phoenix production needs and ICON’s long-term vision.
• Support and enhance S&OP/SIOP and demand/supply forecasting processes to ensure accurate planning across Phoenix manufacturing systems.
• Benchmark industry trends to inform sourcing decisions, supplier development, and cost modeling.
• Establish supplier selection criteria and manage the RFQ process in close collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Enable early supplier involvement to inform product decisions and ensure manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and supply chain resilience.
• Negotiate critical supplier agreements to secure best-in-class commercial terms, delivery performance, and flexibility.
• Manage supplier lifecycle processes including qualification, onboarding, readiness planning, and performance tracking.
• Resolve supplier-related issues impacting production schedules, including quality, lead time, and capacity challenges.
• Build and lead a high-performing supply chain team, including Supply Chain Managers and Purchasing Specialists.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain management within high-velocity, hardware-centric industries (e.g., aerospace, automotive, robotics, or consumer electronics).
• Strong track record of sourcing high-dollar technical components and reducing single-source dependency.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to drive DFM, cost reduction, and supply resilience.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent programs and suppliers in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working autonomously with a bias for action and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and supply chain modeling.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Familiarity with systems such as Jira, Confluence, ERP/MRP, and PLM/PDM platforms.