Director, Mechanical Equipment Supply Chain

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee global sourcing and supplier management strategies for thermal infrastructure equipment that supports hyperscale AI factories and advanced data center projects.

• Cultivate and manage strategic relationships with suppliers in areas such as heat exchangers, dry coolers, pumping and hydronic systems, as well as modular and prefabricated thermal infrastructure.

• Identify, assess, and onboard new supplier partners to facilitate growth, capacity expansion, and diversification of the supply chain.

• Ensure sourcing execution aligns with long-term infrastructure technology roadmaps.

• Convert project pipeline forecasts into supplier capacity and sourcing strategies through integrated business planning.

• Lead supplier performance management with a focus on quality, delivery reliability, manufacturing readiness, technical capability, and scalability.

• Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing structures, strategic partnerships, and long-term supply contracts.

• Keep abreast of market dynamics, manufacturing lead times, raw material trends, and geopolitical risks.

• Collaborate with engineering and construction stakeholders to support equipment standardization and procurement specifications.

• Formulate mitigation strategies for supply chain challenges, capacity shortages, and scheduling risks.

• Carry out assessments of supplier factories and conduct technical and commercial evaluations.

• Deliver executive-level reports and recommendations regarding supply chain health, supplier risks, capacity planning, and sourcing strategies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field is required.

• At least 10 years of experience in global business development, thermal equipment product development, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, procurement, or supplier management within mission-critical infrastructure, data centers, HVAC, thermal systems, industrial equipment, or related sectors.

• Proven experience in managing global supplier relationships and executing strategic sourcing initiatives for complex engineered equipment.

• In-depth understanding of thermal infrastructure systems that support data centers, industrial facilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects.

• Experience with liquid cooling technologies and advanced thermal management systems for AI infrastructure environments is highly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to manage relationships across cross-functional stakeholders in engineering, construction, supply chain, and external consulting organizations.

• Strong skills in commercial negotiation and contract management.

• Experience in supporting integrated business planning, long-range forecasting, and supplier capacity planning processes.

• Capability to analyze supply-demand dynamics, manufacturing constraints, and risks associated with infrastructure deployment.

• Excellent executive communication, analytical, and relationship management skills.

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and highly collaborative environment.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required to supplier facilities, project sites, and industry events.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and their dependents).

• 401(k) with Company Match.

• Generous Paid Time Off plus 11 Paid Holidays.

• 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave.

• Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions).

• Support for Mental, Physical & Social Wellness (with company contributions).

• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits.

• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data.

• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans.

• Device Purchase Support.

• Performance-based bonuses.

• Equity grants.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.

• Opportunities for volunteering, fundraising, mentorship programs, and workforce training.