Head of Procurement

A rapidly scaling energy‑technology company is seeking a Head of Procurement & Supply Chain to build and lead the sourcing, materials, and logistics capability behind commercial deployment of a complex industrial product platform.This is a hands‑on leadership role spanning strategic sourcing, supplier development, inventory, logistics, compliance, ERP/MRP implementation, and cost management. The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial builder who can create scalable processes while personally resolving immediate sourcing, cost, and delivery challenges.What You’ll OwnSourcing strategy across a multi‑disciplinary, engineering‑driven BOMSupplier identification, qualification, negotiation, and performance managementProcurement plans tied to engineering releases and project schedulesLong‑lead and critical‑path component managementInventory strategy, working‑capital discipline, and materials availabilityLogistics planning, freight, warehousing, and project‑site deliveryDomestic‑content and FEOC/PFE complianceERP/MRP and inventory‑system implementationSupply‑chain risk identification, mitigation, and recovery planningWhat You’ll BuildA resilient, scalable supply base capable of supporting commercial volumesApproved primary and alternate suppliers for critical componentsTime‑phased procurement plans aligned with customer delivery commitmentsSupplier scorecards, qualification processes, and performance reviewsInventory policies, controls, and visibility across partners and sitesPractical procurement and expediting processes that support scale without bureaucracyWhat Success Looks LikeOn‑time material availability for customer projectsLong‑lead coverage and alternate‑source readinessAccurate cost bases and negotiated pricingReduced supply‑chain risk and improved delivery certaintyStrong supplier performance and commercial disciplineEffective ERP/MRP adoption and high‑quality dataWho You Are8+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing, or project deliveryExperience building supply‑chain capability in a scaling environmentSkilled in sourcing technically complex components from BOMs and engineering specsStrong cross‑functional collaborator with engineering, operations, finance, and project teamsComfortable with both strategic leadership and hands‑on tactical executionExperienced with long‑lead equipment, inventory planning, and ERP/MRP systemsBackground in energy storage, power generation, electrical equipment, industrial automation, process equipment, EPC, or similar capital‑equipment sectors is a plus