Supply Chain Manager at Spring Automation – Nashville, Tennessee

About the Team

At Spring Automation, our mission is to design, build, and install controls systems for the material handling industry. But what truly sets us apart is our purpose: to show how business can improve lives. We do this by cultivating strong relationships, empowering our team, and prioritizing integrity in everything we do.

We're a team that believes in winning together, guided by a simple philosophy of always doing what's right. Our culture is built on a people-first approach, a commitment to serving with excellence, and a strong sense of ownership on every project. We're driven by grit, urgency, and a long-term vision that allows us to think beyond today and build solutions that last.

About the Role

Spring Automation is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead our procurement, safety & compliance, and warehouse operations. This role is responsible for the end-to-end supply chain strategy and process development related to vendor selection and purchasing to inventory management and internal distribution. As a leader in our Nashville office, you will be tasked with professionalizing our logistics processes while directly investing in the growth and technical development of your team members.

This is a hybrid role based in Nashville, TN, reporting to Project Delivery leadership.

In this role, you will…

• Direct overall supply chain operations, including purchasing, inventory of raw materials, and distribution of finished goods.
• Establish supplier partnership strategy including onboarding of new suppliers, contract term negotiations, and commercial and technical qualification processes.
• Evaluate and align supplier partner network & capabilities with business commercial and technical needs.
• Establish, lead, and align safety & compliance standards across the Spring organization and supplier networks.
• Manage and maintain business and contract licensing requirements aligned with current and future project opportunities.
• Drive assembly and material production planning strategy and alignment across supply chain functions; procurement & warehouse operations.
• Manage supplier relationships and establish business review processes to strengthen partnership value and Spring Automation’s overall capability to deliver to customer expectations.
• Lead strategic sourcing and negotiation plans and discussions with supplier partners maintaining focus on technical capability, cost efficiencies, and risk mitigation across project portfolio.
• Establish and lead supplier selection process supporting project delivery & execution teams.
• Develop and implement equipment & part assembly make/buy decision processes aligned with program scale.
• Evaluate and improve tools and software related to purchasing, equipment & assembly labor demand forecasting, and alignment with financial tracking tools.
• Manage and mentor a small team of procurement, safety & compliance, and warehouse professionals, with a primary focus on their long-term career development and empowerment.
• Develop strategic plans to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of internal operations.
• Support warehouse operations, ensuring accurate inventory levels and organized storage to support project timelines.
• Use past performance data to forecast material needs and production levels.
• Ensure all issues regarding new or existing products are resolved quickly to minimize project delays.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and sales to ensure supply chain alignment with business growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in supply chain, with a focus on procurement or warehouse management.
• Proven experience leading and developing small teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong background in vendor management and contract negotiation.
• Technical aptitude and comfort with industrial or automation-related components.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and inventory management software.
• A self-starter who balances high-level logistics strategy with hands-on execution