Supervisor, Supplier Operations

Who We Are:

At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology.

Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at Avnet!

Principal Responsibilities

Leads and oversees a team responsible for purchasing and order fulfillment activities to support business demand, drive improved inventory turns, and ensure predictable and accurate supplier on-time delivery.

• Directs and governs the order status management process, ensuring accurate shipping and delivery data within company systems. Provides leadership over post–Purchase Order (PO) placement activities, including backlog management, tracking, reporting, and cross-functional communication, while partnering with suppliers to meet delivery commitments.
• Owns strategic supplier relationship management, setting expectations, holding suppliers accountable to performance standards, and driving continuous system and process improvements both internally and with suppliers.
• Guides and approves supplier negotiations, ensuring competitive deliveries and supporting the sales team with accurate and timely quotations for customer opportunities.
• Leads collaboration with warehouse, logistics, and transportation teams, ensuring timely product receipts and deliveries, while sponsoring and driving process improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
• Oversees the management of non-conforming inventory, including disposition decisions, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for in-process failures.
• Ensures proactive and effective communication to planners, sales, and customer operations teams regarding order status, risks, and problem resolution, setting communication standards for the team.
• Provides leadership oversight of inventory aging, fill rates, and disposition strategies, including stock rotation and liquidation decisions aligned with business objectives.
• Champions and contributes to group and organizational initiatives, leading or sponsoring cross-functional project teams, particularly those focused on supplier performance and supply chain optimization.
• Manages, coaches, and develops team members, including performance management, goal setting, feedback, and talent development.

Job Level Specifications Advanced knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts within the discipline, with a strong understanding of industry practices, standards, and trends; applies this knowledge to guide and develop others.

• Leads complex problem-solving efforts, evaluates multiple options, and establishes direction and best practices to achieve results at the team and department level.
• Exercises independent judgment and discretion with minimal supervision; accountable for team outcomes and overall work quality.
• Collaborates closely with management and cross-functional stakeholders; represents the department internally and externally as a functional leader.
• Decisions and actions have a direct impact on departmental and organizational success; accountable for mitigating risks related to delivery, cost, inventory, and supplier performance.

Work Experience

• Typically 5+ years of relevant professional experience, including a minimum of 2+ years in a people leadership or team lead role.
• Demonstrated experience managing, coaching, and developing teams in a supply chain, procurement, or operations environment.

Education and Certification(s)

• Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides comparable knowledge, leadership capability, and job skills.

What We Offer:

Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet’s ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs — from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community.

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Savings Fund

• Paid Holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• Education Assistance

• Employee Development Resources

• Employee Wellness, Leadership Development, and Mentorship Programs

• Year-End Bonus

• Food Coupons

Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company.  If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at (888) 994-7669.