Supply Chain Manager (Controls)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Supply Chain Manager (Controls) in United States.

This role sits at the intersection of supply chain strategy and advanced energy infrastructure, supporting the delivery of next-generation power systems at hyperscale. You will oversee sourcing and procurement for critical control system components such as EMS, SCADA, PLCs, networking, and related hardware/software used in energy storage and grid-connected environments. The position plays a key role in ensuring availability, cost efficiency, and quality across highly technical, software-enabled industrial systems. You will collaborate closely with engineering, operations, finance, and quality teams to align sourcing decisions with product and deployment requirements. Operating in a fast-scaling, innovation-driven environment, you will help build resilient supplier ecosystems for mission-critical infrastructure. This is a highly cross-functional role with direct impact on delivery performance, system reliability, and long-term supply chain scalability.

You will manage end-to-end supply chain activities for controls-related categories, ensuring reliable sourcing, procurement execution, and supplier performance across complex industrial and software-integrated systems.

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for EMS, SCADA, PLCs, networking hardware, sensors, and control systems.
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, RFQs, negotiations, and contract management activities.
• Oversee supplier relationships, performance monitoring, and corrective action processes to ensure quality and delivery standards.
• Manage demand planning, inventory strategy, and long-lead procurement requirements in coordination with operations teams.
• Coordinate logistics, transportation, warehousing, and delivery schedules to support production and deployment timelines.
• Partner with engineering teams on specifications, integration requirements, firmware control, and system compatibility.
• Support compliance with UL, IEEE, NEC standards, and cybersecurity/firmware documentation requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, supply resilience, and process optimization.

Requirements

The ideal candidate brings strong supply chain expertise within industrial, electrical, or energy-related environments, with the ability to manage both technical complexity and supplier ecosystems.

• 5–10 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or sourcing, ideally within industrial, energy, or electrical systems.
• Experience working with control systems, hardware/software integration, or mission-critical infrastructure components.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, forecasting tools, and supply chain analytics platforms.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, operations, finance, and quality stakeholders.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in cost modeling, TCO analysis, and risk assessment.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks and industry standards such as UL, IEEE, and NEC.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-functional coordination abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance-based bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Remote-first flexibility (EST/CST preferred)
• Opportunity to contribute to mission-driven clean energy infrastructure projects
• Inclusive and equal opportunity workplace culture