First Mode develops and manufactures decarbonization solutions for heavy industry partners dedicated to the clean energy future — for people and planet.

Our team is creative and passionate, with a range of experiences and capabilities. If you want to create a cleaner, more sustainable world, we'd love your help.

First Mode is seeking a leader in supply chain, warehousing, inventory management and emerging technology hardware supply chain contracting and execution. As a member of the team, with broad experience in researching, finding, developing, and contracting novel hardware supply chain partners the Director of Supply Chain will manage an international group of Global Supply Managers, Buyers and Warehouse Staff. The Director of Supply Chain will develop stage appropriate right size processes and error proofing to allow efficient scaling of ideation through to end hardware delivery throughout our international supply chain partners.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Global Supply Managers, Buyers and Warehouse staff based locally and internationally
• Mentor a group of international Global Supply Managers and be a go-to escalation path to close price and commercial negotiations to balance quality, cost and delivery terms oh high-risk components
• Understand all aspects of Supply Chain to enable rapid adoption of new ideas, in all Supply Chain disciplines
• Comfortable being a hands on player; no job too small mentality
• Create a centralized procurement service function for all direct, indirect, Capex, MRO and other purchasing at First Mode
• Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning with a dynamic lens
• Create efficient and right sized processes and gates for RFI's, RFP's and RFQ's - defining commercial term and gated thresholds while ensuring internal customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with with finance, accounting and engineering internal teams to ensure stakeholder needs are met with Supply Chain as a centralized internal service
• Work closely with First Mode factory team and systems (PLM, ERP, MRP) while supporting implementation at First Mode and supplier locations
• Drive a strong culture of first-time data quality to enable high change velocity decision making
• Leverage past relationships and create new relationships throughout the supply chain to navigate an ambiguous New Product Introduction phase in the product lifecycle

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in direct material global supply management
• 7+ years experience in emerging/start-up tech hardware
• 5+ years experience managing teams of direct reports

Preferred Qualifications

• Diverse experience in emerging tech startups & scaled serial production hardware companies
• Diverse experience in contract manufacturing & in-house manufacturing business models

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to travel within the United States and internationally to represent First Mode to its customers, vendors and partners (up to 30%)

Location

• This position will be located at First Mode’s headquarters in Seattle, WA and will be required to work in office >60% of working hours

Total Rewards

Base Sa lary Range: $187,200 - $280,800

Benefits & Perks

• Annual bonus incentive
• Equity-based awards
• 100% employer-paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution from the start of employment
• Flexible PTO with 12 weeks of supplementary paid parental leave
• Commuter benefits (parking & public transportation)
• A culture that encourages professional growth with learning and development reimbursements
• Open and collaborative workspace with free office snacks and lunches
• Hybrid work model

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First Mode is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with First Mode is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.