Director, Capital Equipment Sourcing

WHO YOU ARE

Sila Nanotechnologies seeks a senior supply chain specialist with the experience, skills, proficiency and desire to develop a supply network that delivers competitive advantage to Sila. The position is responsible for strategic supplier sourcing and management for scaling our manufacturing operations.  You’ll be working in a dynamic and  fast-paced environment across multiple organizations in the company where technical and business judgement along and collaborative problem-solving abilities are prerequisites for success. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Work with Capital Equipment Sourcing lead to drive sourcing programs that result in smart and capital-efficient scaling of our production.  
• Develop clear strategic supplier relationship strategies, including (but not limited to) contract/pricing negotiation, new technology development, performance management and governance.
• Ensure Sila and suppliers are aligned with technical and commercial requirements by working closely with Engineering, Legal, Quality Assurance, Finance, and Manufacturing.
• Develop and present cost savings opportunities both from supply chain negotiation and engineering design changes.
• Identify and recommend key new suppliers, perform new suppliers evaluations and ongoing supplier audits.
• Develop and lead management of key process indicators (KPIs) related to suppliers and drive formal supplier performance reviews.
• Develop a culture of teamwork, collaboration, confidence and trust across all corporate functions to meet shared objectives.
• Embrace and support Sila’s vision, mission and core values.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or science, graduate degree in materials science or systems engineering a plus.
• 10+ years experience in capital equipment sourcing.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships inside the company and with supplier partners.
• Proven track record of applying business and marketplace knowledge and insight to guide actions within the supply chain organization.
• Outstanding negotiation and supplier performance management skills.
• Hands-on approach for solving problems by relying on an appropriate balance of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement. 
• Readily pursues new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and passion while also being able to see ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. 
• Flexibility to travel internationally and domestically at least one week per month.