--- title: 'Supply Chain Specialist at Vectra' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/supply-chain-specialist-vectra-united-states-ca97emk8887v' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-08' --- # Supply Chain Specialist at Vectra - **Company:** Vectra - **Location:** United States - **Compensation:** $100k–$120k - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-11-06 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08 - **Apply:** https://www.vectra.ai/about/jobs?gh_jid=8358221 ## Job description Vectra® is the leader in AI-driven threat detection and response for hybrid and multi-cloud enterprises. The Vectra AI Platform delivers integrated signal across public cloud, SaaS, identity, and data center networks in a single platform. Powered by patented Attack Signal Intelligence, it empowers security teams to rapidly prioritize, investigate and respond to the most advanced cyber-attacks. With 35 patents in AI-driven threat detection and the most vendor references in MITRE D3FEND, organizations worldwide rely on the Vectra AI to move at the speed and scale of hybrid attackers. For more information, visit www.vectra.ai. Supply Chain Specialist Position Overview The Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for supplier management, procurement, inventory planning, and supply continuity to support hardware operations and customer fulfillment. This role monitors supplier performance, manages material availability, drives cost optimization, and supports new product introductions (NPI) and product lifecycle activities. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of working independently, taking ownership of responsibilities, and collaborating effectively with internal teams and external suppliers. This is a remote position based in the Pacific or Central time zone, with 10% travel. ## Key Responsibilities - Server as a primary point of contact for external suppliers and partners to coordinate procurement activities, delivery schedules, and operational requirements. - Monitor supplier performance against key metrics, including quality, cost, on-time delivery, lead times, and responsiveness. Support supplier scorecards, performance reviews, and corrective action follow-ups. - Coordinate procurement of hardware appliances, components, accessories, and related services, including purchase order processing, supplier acknowledgments, order tracking, and delivery follow-ups. - Monitor demand forecasts, inventory levels, replenishment requirements, and supplier capacity to support material availability, minimize shortages, and reduce excess inventory. - Identify and track material shortages, supply constraints, and delivery delays. Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues and minimize fulfillment disruptions. - Review supplier pricing, purchase price variances, and procurement costs to identify potential cost savings, cost avoidance, and process improvement opportunities. - Support supply chain readiness for new product introductions, including component sourcing, bill of materials (BOM) reviews, material availability, supplier coordination, and production ramp-up. - Coordinate supply chain activities related to new SKU setup, engineering changes, product revisions, end-of-sale (EOS), end-of-life (EOL), and component obsolescence. - Work closely with Sales Operations, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, Engineering, and Product Management to support supply chain execution and customer fulfillment requirements. - Maintain accurate supplier, material, pricing, and procurement records. Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through process standardization, reporting, and automation. ## Qualifications - 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, or supplier management in a technology or hardware manufacturing environment. - Experience managing supplier performance, sourcing and purchasing activities, and supply continuity issues. - Working knowledge of NPI processes, bills of materials, inventory planning, component lead times, and product lifecycle changes. - Ability to evaluate supplier quotations, negotiate commercial terms, analyze costs, and prioritize competing operational needs. - Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, cross-functional communication, and problem-solving skills. - Excellent written and communication skills - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Teams, and familiarity with ERP or procurement systems. ## Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field. - Experience working with contract manufacturers, or electronics distributors - Familiarity with Salesforce, NetSuite, or other ERP and procurement platforms. - Understanding of global supply chains and coordination of hardware offerings. Our competitive total rewards package includes cash compensation within the range provided below Actual pay for this position may vary based on the hired candidate’s location, experience and relevant incumbent pay position. Vectra Total Rewards $100,000—$120,000 USD Vectra provides a comprehensive total rewards package that supports the financial, physical, mental and overall health of our employees and their families. Compensation includes competitive base pay, incentive plan eligibility, and participation in the employee equity plan (stock options). Specific benefits offered varies by location, but commonly include health care insurance, income protection / life insurance, access to retirement savings plans, behavioral & emotional wellness services, generous time away from work, and a comprehensive employee recognition program. Vectra is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. ## About Vectra ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Vectra AI is a cybersecurity company that uses AI-driven behavioral analysis to detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. - **Entity Type**: Private (funding stage: Series F) - **Headquarters**: San Jose, California, United States - **Founded**: 2011 - **Founders**: Not publicly available as founders; the current CEO is Hitesh Sheth. ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Cybersecurity, specifically Network Detection and Response (NDR), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), and AI-driven threat detection. - **Target customers**: B2B, primarily mid-market and Enterprise security teams. - **Mission or purpose statement**: "Make the world a safer and fairer place with AI." ## Products & Services - **Vectra AI Platform**: An AI-native platform that provides continuous, real-time threat detection, investigation, and response across on-premises, multi-cloud, identity (M365), and IoT/OT environments. It focuses on behavioral AI to understand attacker movements and reduce noise. - **Attack Signal Intelligence**: The core AI engine that correlates data across network, cloud, and identity to prioritize real attacks. - **Cloud Detection & Response**: Expanded capabilities following the acquisition of Netography in 2025, providing scalable SaaS analysis of flow and DNS logs across AWS, GCP, Azure, and OCI. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company). - **Key Metric (Total Funding)**: Not publicly disclosed in the search results; the company is at the Series F stage. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Microsoft (named Vectra AI the #1 Security Customer Champion in the Microsoft Security Excellence Awards 2023). Partners include 468 transacting channel partners. - **Growth Signals**: - Named a **Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Network Detection and Response**. - Named a **Leader and Outperformer in the 2025 GigaOm Radar Report for Network Detection and Response**. - Recognized in the **Forbes AI 50** list. - Holds **39 patents** in AI threat detection. - **Most-referenced** in MITRE D3FEND (12 references). - **1,700+ customers** and growing. - **7M+ hosts monitored** across **113 countries**. - Acquired **Netography** in October 2025 to enhance multi-cloud visibility. ## Competitive Advantages - **AI-Native Architecture**: Built from the ground up with behavioral AI, not bolted on. This provides high signal clarity (80%+ alert fidelity) and a 38x lighter analyst workload. - **Network as Source of Truth**: Believes network data is the most reliable source for understanding real attacker behavior, providing visibility across silos (network, cloud, identity). - **High MITRE ATT&CK Coverage**: Over 90% coverage, making it a top choice for mature security teams. - **Strong Analyst Recognition**: Consistently ranked as a leader in NDR by Gartner, GigaOm, and QKS Group. ## Strategic Focus - **Agentic AI & Automation**: Deepening AI-assisted and agentic workflow automation to help defenders move faster. - **Multi-Cloud Dominance**: Expanding cloud visibility and detection capabilities, especially following the Netography acquisition. - **Reducing Exposure**: Moving beyond detection to proactively reduce risk by identifying and prioritizing attack exposure. - **Customer Obsession**: Maintaining a "customer first" culture, evidenced by a 95%+ customer retention rate. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as "no drama teamwork," focused, collaborative, and low on politics. Core values include Integrity, Customer First, Speed, and No Drama Teamwork. - **Flexible Workplace**: High-trust, flexible environment. Most roles allow for managing your own hours. - **Benefits**: Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost for employee coverage in most locations, generous paid time off, employee equity program, and on-demand learning through "VectraVersity." - **Mission-Driven**: Opportunity to work on a meaningful mission—making the world a safer and fairer place with AI—at one of the fastest-growing AI companies in cybersecurity. - **Employee Reviews**: Employees highlight work-life balance, a healthy culture of friendly and hardworking people, honest management, and exciting tech. (e.g., "Work life balance and employee wellness is a focus" - Recruiter; "Solid culture and values. Honest management. Exciting tech." - Software Engineer). - **Headcount**: 580+ employees and growing. ## Sources 1. [vectra.ai](https://www.vectra.ai/) 2. [vectra.ai/about](https://www.vectra.ai/about) 3. [vectra.ai/about/careers](https://www.vectra.ai/about/careers) 4. [linkedin.com/company/vectra_ai](https://www.linkedin.com/company/vectra_ai) 5. 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