Join the power movement as Director, Supply Chain The Director, Supply Chain leads a direct procurement, planning and supplier quality team. Scope of responsibilities may include raw materials, machine parts, systems (process or electrical) and/or construction for all active projects - specifically SPARC, ARC and all R&D projects. The functional scope covers strategic sourcing, tactical procurement, supplier management, supplier development and reliability, supply chain project management.
The Director, Supply Chain leads the overall execution and organizational strategy for the team. They develop the management team and professionals directly reporting to the position. They ensure alignment at leadership level with internal customers and interfacing functions.
What you'll do:- Hire, train, support, develop and coach the members of the team
- Define, assign and monitor objectives
- Have management responsibility for meeting cost, quality and delivery objectives for SPARC DDR, FTL and other assigned projects
- In close coordination with the engineering and construction leaders, plan and assign work, manage the workload and define priorities
- Act as an escalation point to solve issues
- Own relationships at executive level with major suppliers
- Ensure process adherence and improvements for strategic sourcing, purchase orders placement/management and supplier quality
- Report on project status, risks and issues to the supply chain and project leadership teams
- Lead the execution of business transformation initiatives
What we're looking for:- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business, finance or other related fields
- 10+ years' related work experience in supply chain in highly technical environment
- 10+ years' successful experience managing and developing a team
- Previous experience sourcing and overseeing complex projects, including equipment, parts and services spanning across multiple commodities
- Experience in a startup environment
- Ability to communicate with all functions, at all levels, internally and externally
- Ability to structure and negotiate complex contracts
- Ability to develop sourcing strategies for projects or commodities
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.
- Organizational and project management skills
- Customer service mindset and entrepreneurial spirit
- Exceptional creative problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrate integrity, respect, attention to detail, collaboration, creativity and agility
- Ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic environment
Bonus points for:- Master's degree in the field of Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance or other related field
- Experience managing a team of people leaders
- Experience implementing a Supplier Development function
- Successful experience leading a business transformation project
Must-have Requirements:- Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally for travel to construction sites and supplier
- Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics
$170,000 - $250,000 a year
Salary range for this full-time position + equity + benefits. The actual salary will depend on level, location, qualifications, and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.
Benefits include:
• Competitive compensation with equity
• 13 Company-wide Holidays
• Flexible vacation days
• 10 sick days
• Generous parental leave policy
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional growth opportunities
• Team-building activities
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