Head of Supply Chain
Core
Own the entire supply chain organization for a natural gas turbine (Superpower) to fuel AI data centers, building the supplier base from scratch.
Role type
Head of Supply Chain (IC)
Builds
Supplier base, contracts, and forward-deployed manufacturing engineering teams for turbomachinery and structures.
Domain
Aerospace / Energy / Manufacturing
Required skills
Engineering background, supplier qualification, contract negotiation, make vs buy analysis, global expansion, team building, performance metrics
Preferred skills
High-pressure program management, aggressive supplier management, technical credibility
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Qualify and onboard suppliers across turbomachinery and structures; negotiate contracts with performance incentives; deploy forward-deployed manufacturing engineers; define supplier performance metrics and run reviews; build program infrastructure for supply chain visibility; work with Build Engineers to close design-to-build loops.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC