Global Supply Manager
About the Role
We are looking for a Global Supply Manager with at least 8-10 years of progressive experience in global sourcing, specifically for complex capital equipment and large-scale industrial automation systems.
This is a high-impact opportunity to own the supply chain for a mission-critical part of our megaton Direct Air Capture (DAC) deployment, leading the supply chain for carbonation building. You will develop and execute global sourcing strategies, lead multi-million-dollar contract negotiations, and direct complex global logistics.
You must be a doer and a completer—someone who takes the initiative, operates independently in an ambiguous environment, and drives multi-functional projects through to completion. You are expected to figure things out on your own and be the decisive, technical link between Engineering and our global supply partners. In return, we offer a chance to be the foundational supply chain leader for a core technological asset in a rapidly scaling company.
You will be responsible for
End-to-end global sourcing and supply chain management for carbonation building for megaton site deployment: The carbonation building has air flow and CO2 capture infrastructure inclusive of racking systems, caddies, automation/controls, fans/blowers etc.
Own the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for the carbonation scope, proactively leading value engineering and cost reduction initiatives
Develop and apply strategies, analytics, and supply chain methodologies to manage suppliers and adhere to cost, delivery, and quality targets
Ensure Heirloom is achieving Value For Money and strategically selecting supply partners to support Heirloom’s growth and scale plans
Global Sourcing & Negotiation: Develop and execute global sourcing strategies and lead high-value contract negotiations for all major carbonation building components (such as racking, automation/controls, caddies) to secure optimal pricing and terms.
Perform thorough evaluations of the supply market to make supplier selection recommendations
Proactive risk management and mitigation:
Direct complex global logistics, packaging, and freight planning, while identifying and actively mitigating critical supply chain risks (e.g., commodity volatility, lead times).
Gain an understanding of Heirloom’s process and full system to understand cost drivers and develop cost models to support forecasts and negotiations
Communicate with senior leadership internally and externally, and comfort to escalate when required
Cross Functional Alignment:
Act with urgency and take initiative to resolve issues when they do arise
Collaborate with Engineering, Technology, Project Management teams and suppliers to identify potential suppliers with the right qualifications to support Heirloom’s requirements
Act as the primary liaison between Engineering, Project Management, and suppliers to ensure supply chain activities align perfectly with the project master schedule and budget.
What you will bring
The ideal candidate will have:
8-10 years in global sourcing or procurement for complex capital equipment or large-scale industrial automation/material handling systems or industrializing supply chain for high-volume electro-mechanical systems
Demonstrated history of successfully leading multi-million-dollar contract negotiations and managing supplier bases across various international regions
Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business related discipline or significant experience
Start Up and New Product Introduction/Product Launch experience
Demonstrable experience in establishing and enforcing Quality Assurance/Quality Control protocols for automated equipment installation
Logistics management experience a plus
Strong technical acumen, including the ability to interpret complex engineering specifications and Bill of Materials (BOMs)
Expert knowledge of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) methodologies
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem solving skills
Attributes/behaviors:
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment
A doer and completer mentality - instigate and drive projects through to their completion
You don’t have to have every listed requirement and skill to be a great fit. If you are passionate about this opportunity and think you have the skills to succeed, please apply!
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We encourage you to apply if you identify as Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Hispanic or Latino, LGBTQ+ – or with any other underrepresented group – even if you don’t tick all the boxes in the description below.
Perks and Benefits
Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by Heirloom. FSA option.
6 weeks paid parental leave for all Heirloom employees.
Generous stock options.
Unlimited PTO for exempt (salaried) employees & 120 hours for full time non-exempt (hourly) employees.
401(k).
Monthly health and wellness reimbursement.
Annual education and conference budget.
Our Principles
Radical Honesty. We strive to foster an inclusive environment premised on transparency and respect. We push for excellence, yet always remain thoughtful when challenging each other.
Persistent Optimism. We show up to work with optimism and don’t shy away from a challenge. We recognize that the ambitious nature of our mission requires hopefulness, dedication, and persistence.
Maximize Learning. Compounding knowledge is our key to victory - we continuously hone our crafts, seek the fastest paths to improve, and are quick to absorb and apply new insights.
Why you should join Heirloom
We are solving the challenge of our generation. Climate change is an existential threat, and we need as many of the world’s motivated minds as possible to help. There is no greater challenge or opportunity than fighting climate change.
We are a world-class team. We are engineers, scientists, and concerned humans from a variety of backgrounds and experiences who are pooling our knowledge and skills to collectively build a more equitable, prosperous future for all.
We remain united, resilient, and optimistic. We recognize the magnitude of the challenge ahead of us, yet believe that we can contribute to mitigating the worst effects of climate change. It won’t be easy, but we won’t quit.
We are backed by credible climate partners. We’re well funded by investors from Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Ahren Innovation Capital, Carbon Direct, Microsoft, Lowercarbon Capital, ARPA-e and the National Science Foundation. Our early customers include Stripe, Shopify, and Klarna, and we’re building durable partnerships that enable us to tackle this decades-long problem.