Director, Supply Chain

Terawatt Infrastructure•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

Terawatt Infrastructure is hiring its first dedicated supply chain leader to own vendor relationships for Owner Furnished Equipment (OFE) used across its sites, including EV charging equipment, switchboards, transformers, switchgear, modular buildings, and on-site IT infrastructure. The role ensures equipment is delivered on time, at the right cost, and to the required quality standard as the development and construction pipeline scales. This is a foundational, hands-on leadership role responsible for building Terawatt’s Supply Chain function. The Director will define sourcing strategy, supplier relationships, procurement processes, and inventory discipline, then grow and lead a team as the company’s portfolio expands. The role connects Technology, Operations, and Finance, translating the site pipeline into procurement plans and communicating supply chain risks and tradeoffs to leadership. It reports to the CFO. Terawatt develops, finances, owns, and operates charging solutions for electric and autonomous vehicle fleets. The company welcomes candidates from varied backgrounds and is an equal-opportunity employer. Compensation is $195,000–$210,000 per year, with a comprehensive benefits package and, where applicable, performance-based incentives.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in supply chain and procurement, including senior leadership of complex, technical vendor relationships at Director level or equivalent.
Experience owning or establishing a supply chain function or program, setting strategy, defining the operating model, and being accountable for outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to manage long-lead-time, constrained, or sole-source procurement categories.
Track record of hiring, building, and leading high-performing supply chain or procurement teams, and willingness to work hands-on while the function is being built.
Experience sourcing and managing electrical or industrial equipment vendors, such as switchgear, transformers, generators, modular or prefabricated structures, or similar capital equipment.
Technical fluency to discuss equipment lead times, capacity constraints, and quality standards credibly.
Clear and credible communication with senior leadership, including the ability to shape functional strategy and present risks and tradeoffs concisely.

Nice To Haves

Experience in EV charging, energy, utility-scale electrical infrastructure, or large-scale infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Develop and drive the Supply Chain strategy and roadmap in partnership with stakeholders, with accountability for cost, schedule, and quality outcomes across OFE categories.
Define the function’s operating model, standards, and success metrics, and evolve them as the business scales.
Represent supply chain risks and tradeoffs to Technology, Operations, Finance, and other leadership stakeholders.
Partner with the CFO on supply chain budget planning, working capital, and staffing needs.
Own end-to-end vendor management for OFE categories, including vendor selection, contracting, and ongoing relationship management.
Establish sourcing strategies for long-lead and constrained items, including dual-sourcing and risk mitigation.
Lead supplier negotiations and contracting, including pricing, warranties, service-level commitments, and volume-based agreements.
Align procurement and material delivery schedules with development and commissioning milestones.
Develop and manage an inventory and spares strategy across the site portfolio.
Partner with Technology and Operations to ensure OFE meets applicable electrical, safety, and interoperability standards, and coordinate warranty and defect resolution with vendors.
Establish and track supplier KPIs, including on-time delivery, quality and defect rates, cost performance, and lead-time trends; drive corrective action with underperforming vendors.
Build the Supply Chain function from the ground up, manage OFE relationships and procurement, establish partnerships, and grow a team as the portfolio expands.
Build a culture of accountability, follow-through, and responsiveness within the function.
Represent Supply Chain in cross-departmental planning with Development, Technology, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, and Finance.
Manage supply chain risk through a formal risk register, alternate sourcing plans, and proactive escalation with recommendations to leadership.
Implement and improve procurement systems and processes, including purchase-order workflows, ERP or procurement tool selection, and supplier onboarding.