Company Description

Headquartered in Montreal and Berlin, Vention helps manufacturers automate their operations in record time with the only hardware and software AI-powered platform built for the factory floor. Our technology powers over 25,000 machines across 4,000 factories across 5 continents and we have the privilege to work with a significant proportion of Fortune 500 manufacturers, from space rockets, to electrical cars, to robotics.

At Vention, you’ll work alongside driven and talented people who care deeply about their craft and the impact they create. We’re a team of high achievers who grow through meaningful work, solving complex challenges, learning fast, and seeing the results of our efforts every day.

We move quickly and aim high, but we do it together with care, collaboration, and respect. Our culture celebrates diverse perspectives and supports your growth through intentional development, strong leadership, and opportunities to make a real difference.

Job Description

As a Senior Supply Chain Specialist – Mechanical Components at Vention…

You'll play a pivotal role in optimizing Vention’s global supply chain for mechanical components. You’ll balance cost efficiency, supplier relationships, delivery performance, and quality to support the rapid scaling of our platform. Your work ensures that thousands of manufacturers worldwide receive the parts they need on time, at the right cost, and with the reliability Vention is known for.

What You’ll Do

• You’ll manage end-to-end procurement for mechanical components, ensuring availability while balancing cost, lead time, and quality.
• You’ll build and maintain strong supplier relationships, conduct business reviews, and negotiate pricing and contracts to support long-term growth.
• You’ll collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to resolve supply issues, assess risks, and implement corrective or preventive actions.
• You’ll analyze spend, monitor supplier KPIs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
• You’ll support new product introductions by ensuring supply readiness, qualification of new suppliers, and alignment with production requirements.
• You’ll contribute to developing scalable procurement and inventory strategies as Vention’s product portfolio expands.

Qualifications

What You Bring to the Table

We’re looking for skills, intellect, and experiences that will help you succeed in this role but we also know that various profiles (not only the one described below) could be successful. If you’re excited about what you read and think you’d be a great fit, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every single qualification.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience in supply chain, strategic sourcing, or procurement — ideally with mechanical components.
• Strong negotiation abilities and experience managing supplier relationships.
• Solid analytical skills and comfort working with data to drive decisions.
• Experience working cross-functionally with technical and operational teams.
• Knowledge of cost modeling, supplier performance evaluation, and risk mitigation.
• Experience in a manufacturing, hardware, or industrial automation environment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and supply chain forecasting tools.
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand mechanical component specifications.
• A curiosity to learn, a collaborative mindset, and a drive to contribute to something meaningful.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Career pathing: Real opportunities to grow through personalized development plans, bi-annual employee reviews, and mentorship program
• Professional development: Continuous training in performance management, inclusive leadership, leadership operating model, team building, and giving/receiving feedback
• Gender diversity & inclusion: Pay equity reviews, inclusive policies, and a Women’s Employee Resource Group offering networking, mentorship, and quarterly learning sessions.
• Hybrid work: Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid model, allowing you to work from home on select days.
• Community engagement: Two paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes you care about.
• Central location: Regular team gatherings and a collaborative office space in the heart of Montreal, surrounded by cafés and restaurants.
• Team events: All year round employee events including annual kick-off, employee summit, quarterly happy hours, and department events.
• Comprehensive benefits: A complete group benefits plan for you and your family that start day one.

What to Expect in Your Interview

• Initial Call
• Meet the Team
• Case or take-home interview
• Decision & Offer
  

We’re committed to making every step of the process inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodations at any stage, please let us know, we’ll ensure you have what you need to succeed.

Professional Growth & Development

Vention believes strongly in promotion from within. For this reason, we structured a comprehensive professional development program that elevate high-performing individuals who deeply understand the inner workings of Vention. This program encompasses:

• In-house coaching program with former industry executives working with small cohort of emerging leaders
• Quarterly management training on topics ranging from “Giving & Receiving Feedback, to Building high-performing teams, to "Developing your own Leadership model”
• Quarterly World-Class Speaker Series featuring industry leaders sharing their perspective and lessons learned as they build their function and business
• Dedicated professional development channels sponsored by the Executive team to foster continuous professional learning
• Book allocation program to further your knowledge in your domain of expertise or any business leadership topics

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Vention

When you join Vention, you join a team of professionals with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued, and can achieve extraordinary results.

We celebrate differences in ideas, in experiences, and in people. Our initiatives in gender equity, career growth, and leadership development are designed to create real opportunities for everyone to thrive.

Vention’s culture

Vention is an uplifting environment for high achievers. Thinking that Vention’s culture would keep you energized? See our full culture guide here.