Supply Chain Lead

Technical Sourcing & Supply Chain Lead (Mission Critical & Power Systems)

Remote (USA-based) | 25–40% travel

What You’ll Do:

Relate Search has partnered with a global power generation and industrial energy solutions organization in their search for a Technical Sourcing & Supply Chain Lead to help establish and scale a supply chain function in a high-growth, startup-mode environment. This is a foundational hire reporting directly to the COO, responsible for building sourcing strategy, supplier networks, and procurement execution across engines and genset components.

In this hands-on role, you will act as a commercial and technical bridge between global manufacturing operations in India and U.S.-based assembly and supplier partners. You will shape how the Americas business sources, negotiates, plans, and delivers mission-critical power systems for hyperscale data center and industrial customers. This is a rare opportunity to build a supply chain function from the ground up while directly influencing speed, cost, and quality in a rapidly scaling business.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and execute end-to-end sourcing strategy for engines, genset components, and related industrial equipment in a low-volume, high-margin environment.
• Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers while negotiating commercial agreements, pricing structures, and SLAs to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Build and manage procurement execution processes including purchase orders, ERP transactions, inventory planning, and supply tracking across global suppliers.
• Partner with India-based engineering and manufacturing teams and U.S. operations to align BOMs, resolve technical issues, and support production readiness.
• Oversee supply chain operations across sourcing, planning, and logistics while introducing process improvements and AI-enabled efficiencies to scale the function.

Qualifications:

• 5–10 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain within industrial, automotive, aerospace, HVAC, defense, or related technical industries.
• Strong background in low-volume, high-margin manufacturing or contract environments with demonstrated experience in creative supplier negotiations.
• Technical aptitude with a degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent hands-on technical experience).
• Experience working with ERP systems and managing procurement, inventory, or supply chain execution processes.
• Proven ability to operate independently in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while managing global stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Perks & Benefits:

• Opportunity to build a supply chain function from the ground up within a global parent company operating at scale in industrial power and energy systems.
• High-impact, visible role reporting directly to the COO with direct influence on strategy and execution.
• 401(k) with 5% company match and full healthcare benefits.
• Remote flexibility with U.S. travel and occasional international exposure.

About Relate Search

Relate Search is a Woman, Minority, and LGBTQIA+ owned executive and professional search firm dedicated to connecting top talent with meaningful opportunity. With deep expertise across Supply Chain & Operations, Technology, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, and Accounting & Finance we deliver customized, people-first recruiting solutions that drive lasting impact.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement

Relate Search is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to building inclusive teams where everyone belongs. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.