Executive Assistant - Supply Chain Leadership

Executive Assistant – Supply Chain Leadership

San Jose, CA | Global Scope | High-Impact Role

We’re looking for a highly capable Executive Assistant to support senior Supply Chain leadership across Direct Materials Strategic Sourcing & Procurement and the Supply Chain Center of Excellence (SC CoE).

This is not a traditional EA role. You’ll operate as a trusted business partner, enabling leaders to run a complex, global organization by driving execution, aligning priorities, and keeping high-stakes work on track.

Why This Role

Direct exposure to senior leadership and critical business decisions

Ownership of global operations cadence across sourcing, supplier strategy, and transformation programs

Opportunity to operate at the center of Supply Chain transformation and cost strategy execution

High visibility in a fast-paced, results-driven environment

What You’ll Do

Own Executive Operations

Manage complex, global calendars and optimize leadership time for priority work

Run key business cadences (S&OP, QBRs, strategy reviews, CoE governance)

Ensure leaders are fully prepared with clear agendas, insights, and context

Drive Execution

Capture decisions, track actions, and hold teams accountable to timelines

Anticipate issues, remove friction, and keep critical work moving

Lead Communications

Act as a key interface for internal teams, executives, and external suppliers

Draft clear, executive-level communications and prioritize inbound requests

Manage High-Visibility Work

Coordinate leadership meetings, supplier engagements, and global events

Support supplier reviews, sourcing activities, and executive reporting

Enable Sourcing & Supplier Strategy

Coordinate RFx timelines, supplier interactions, and category team workflows

Support development of executive presentations, dashboards, and reports

Support CoE & Transformation Programs

Manage governance, roadmaps, and progress tracking for Supply Chain initiatives

Maintain critical documentation and drive consistency across programs

Own Planning, Travel & Logistics

Manage global travel, offsites, and executive events end-to-end

Handle fast-changing priorities without disruption

What Sets You Apart

Proven ability to support senior executives in a global, fast-paced environment

Strong business acumen — ideally in supply chain, sourcing, or operations

Highly organized with the ability to prioritize, anticipate, and execute independently

Strong communicator who can operate with confidence, discretion, and professionalism

Comfortable working across teams and at all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or Direct Materials Procurement teams

Understanding of the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle (RFI/RFP/RFQ, supplier evaluation, negotiation, contract execution)

Familiarity with Supply Chain CoE models, governance frameworks, and continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, SCOR)

Working knowledge of core supply chain concepts (S&OP, QBRs, Incoterms, lead time, TCO, demand planning)

Experience with project and collaboration tools (Smartsheet, Asana, Monday.com, or similar)

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Core Competencies

Anticipation & Proactivity – Sees what’s coming and resolves issues early

Judgment & Autonomy – Makes sound decisions independently

Discretion & Professionalism – Handles sensitive information with trust and integrity

Executive Communication – Communicates clearly and effectively on behalf of leadership

Organizational Excellence – Manages competing priorities with precision and follow-through

Adaptability – Shifts seamlessly across changing priorities

Functional Strengths

Procurement Acumen – Understands sourcing processes and supports teams effectively

Supplier Engagement – Manages supplier interactions with professionalism and awareness

Program Coordination (CoE) – Runs governance cadence, tracks actions, and maintains key assets

Relationship Building – Builds trust across teams and stakeholders

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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