Our client is redefining how the world makes and uses energy. Through its breakthrough technology, they transform industrial off-gases and biogases into clean energy and sustainable fuels and feedstocks, helping industries decarbonize without compromise. The company’s proprietary technology delivers a scalable, economic pathway to a zero-carbon future, positioning them as a leader in the industrial decarbonization revolution.
A fantastic opportunity exists for a results-driven and analytical Supply Chain Manager, to develop sourcing and supplier relationship strategies that enable their rapid commercialization. This role is responsible for leading procurement initiatives to enable commercialization and deployment of their proprietary Technology. Additionally, this role will seek to implement cost-effective solutions, unlock supplier innovation and mitigate supply risk in alignment with overall business objectives. The ideal candidate brings strong negotiation skills, deep market insight, and a proactive, data-driven approach to strategy creation.
This role involves collaborating cross-functionally with technology, engineering and project execution teams to deliver end-to-end supply chain solutions built for short and long-term deployments.
The position will ideally be based out of Denver, CO but consideration may also be given to Houston, TX.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for the Electrochemical Module comprised of castings, machined parts, welding, complex assemblies and pressure vessels.
- Construct robust procurement plans that identify proper sequence of events to deliver a value chain that enables commercial deployment.
- Identify cost-out initiatives, in alignment with technology, engineering and finance, to enhance techno-economics of the Electrochemical Module whilst maximizing system performance.
- Identify manufacturing strategies via supply partnerships and contract manufacturing offices to deliver a cost effective, quality product for global project deployments.
- Collaborate with engineering and project execution to develop thorough bid packages (e.g., RFQs, ITBs).
- Establish supplier selection criteria, evaluate alternative suppliers, manage the RFQ process, lead complex bid analysis and drive final supplier selection in partnership with project execution, engineering, quality, and other cross-functional partners.
- Properly prepare for and negotiate various agreements as needed with suppliers to establish best-in-class pricing, flexibility, quality, delivery, payment, warranty, and service terms.
- Formulate contingency plans to de-risk technical challenges, long lead times, single sources, and geopolitical influences along the supply chain.
- Accountable for staying informed of industry trends, best practices, and unlocking supplier innovations for designated categories.
- Analyze and validate current cost models, adjusting as needed, to enable accurate and fast project economic analyses.
- Lead strategic supplier relationships, driving collaboration, performance accountability, and continuous improvement across key metrics.
- Support project execution with certain tactical procurement needs as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree or relevant certification such as CPSM, CIPS, or PMP is a plus).
- 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with a track record of implementing global supply chain strategies.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
- Proficient in procurement tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa).
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
- Demonstrated experience leading end to end procurement strategies for differentiated technologies.
- Experience working in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership skills.
- Effective communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders and senior management.
- Travel up to 25%.
