Vice President, Supply Chain

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Vice President, Supply Chain based in the United States. We are seeking an accomplished supply chain executive to lead the development and execution of end-to-end supply chain strategy for a rapidly growing AI infrastructure business. This strategic leadership role oversees global sourcing, procurement, manufacturing partnerships, hardware supply, inventory management, and logistics. You will build scalable processes and operational capabilities to support the deployment of advanced computing and data center infrastructure across international markets. Working closely with Product, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Delivery, and Sales, you will drive cost efficiency, operational excellence, and reliable customer delivery. You will also strengthen supplier relationships, mitigate supply chain risks, and establish performance metrics that support sustainable growth. This is an opportunity to shape supply chain strategy in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment at the intersection of AI, cloud infrastructure, and emerging technologies.

Supply Chain Strategy and Growth: Develop and execute a comprehensive end-to-end supply chain strategy aligned with business objectives, product commercialization, and long-term growth plans. Hardware Sourcing and Procurement: Lead sourcing and procurement of servers, data center equipment, computing hardware, and other critical infrastructure components required for deployments. Supplier and Partner Management: Establish and maintain strategic relationships with global suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and resellers. Lead contract negotiations, optimize commercial terms, and ensure supplier performance meets quality, cost, and delivery expectations. Manufacturing and Logistics: Oversee manufacturing partnerships, production planning, transportation, distribution, and logistics operations to ensure timely and efficient delivery of products to customers. Inventory and Demand Planning: Direct demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory optimization, and resource allocation to balance availability, working capital, and operational efficiency. Cost and Operational Excellence: Identify and implement initiatives to reduce costs, improve quality, streamline processes, and enhance supply chain productivity without compromising reliability or customer satisfaction. Risk Management and Resilience: Develop strategies to mitigate supply disruptions, supplier concentration, capacity constraints, geopolitical challenges, and other operational risks. Lead organizational adaptation as business needs and market conditions evolve. Performance Management: Establish key performance indicators, reporting frameworks, and measurable improvement targets across a 12–24-month planning horizon to monitor supplier performance, delivery timelines, costs, quality, and overall operational effectiveness. Organizational Leadership: Build, develop, and lead a high-performing supply chain organization, including senior leaders and Director-level teams, while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Operations, Delivery, Finance, and Sales to align supply chain capabilities with customer requirements, product roadmaps, deployment schedules, and commercial priorities. Scalable Infrastructure and Processes: Establish the systems, tools, governance, and operating processes required to support rapid growth and increasingly complex global supply chain operations. Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, operations, or a related discipline. An MBA or advanced supply chain certification is preferred. Executive Leadership Experience: At least 10 years of supply chain leadership experience, including experience managing and developing Director-level teams and leading complex, cross-functional organizations. Global Supply Chain Expertise: Demonstrated success scaling global supply chain operations across multiple markets, regions, or countries, ideally within a high-growth infrastructure business. Sourcing and Procurement: Extensive knowledge of strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier negotiations, contract management, and supplier performance optimization. Hardware and Infrastructure Experience: Proven experience managing the supply chain for server hardware, data center equipment, computing platforms, or related technology infrastructure. Manufacturing and Logistics: Strong expertise in manufacturing partnerships, production planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, distribution, and logistics operations. Industry Background: Previous experience in AI infrastructure, cloud infrastructure, data centers, defense technology, compute platforms, or a closely related sector is required. Experience in a relevant high-growth infrastructure business is particularly valuable. Strategic and Analytical Skills: Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities, with the ability to evaluate complex supply chain data, identify operational improvement opportunities, manage costs, and make data-driven decisions. Risk and Resilience Management: Experience identifying supply chain vulnerabilities, managing supplier concentration, addressing capacity limitations, and implementing contingency plans to maintain operational continuity. Negotiation and Stakeholder Management: Exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence internal stakeholders and external partners at executive level. Leadership and Adaptability: A collaborative, results-oriented leadership style, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Work Authorization: U.S. citizenship is required for this position. Location: Ability to work remotely from within the continental United States. Benefits Annual Base Salary: Competitive annual salary ranging from $239,920 to $299,900 , depending on location, experience, skills, and qualifications. Equity Compensation: Eligibility for equity as part of the overall compensation package. Healthcare Coverage: Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance. Health and Dependent Care Accounts: Access to Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCFSA). Retirement Savings: Retirement plan options, including traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k). Paid Time Off: Unlimited paid time off (PTO), subject to applicable company policies. Company Holidays: 14 paid company holidays annually. Remote Work: Remote working arrangement for eligible candidates based in the continental United States. Executive Impact: Opportunity to lead and scale a global supply chain function supporting advanced AI computing infrastructure and international deployments. Professional Growth: A high-ownership, entrepreneurial environment offering opportunities to influence strategy, build operational capabilities, and contribute to an ambitious infrastructure business.