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 ResponsibilitiesManage a team of Global Supply Managers, Buyers and Warehouse staff based locally and internationallyMentor 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 componentsUnderstand all aspects of Supply Chain to enable rapid adoption of new ideas, in all Supply Chain disciplinesComfortable being a hands on player; no job too small mentalityCreate a centralized procurement service function for all direct, indirect, Capex, MRO and other purchasing at First ModeEvaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning with a dynamic lensCreate 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 satisfactionCollaborate with with finance, accounting and engineering internal teams to ensure stakeholder needs are met with Supply Chain as a centralized internal serviceWork closely with First Mode factory team and systems (PLM, ERP, MRP) while supporting implementation at First Mode and supplier locationsDrive a strong culture of first-time data quality to enable high change velocity decision makingLeverage past relationships and create new relationships throughout the supply chain to navigate an ambiguous New Product Introduction phase in the product lifecycleBasic Qualifications10+ years of experience in direct material global supply management7+ years experience in emerging/start-up tech hardware5+ years experience managing teams of direct reportsPreferred QualificationsDiverse experience in emerging tech startups & scaled serial production hardware companiesDiverse experience in contract manufacturing & in-house manufacturing business modelsAdditional RequirementsMust be willing to travel within the United States and internationally to represent First Mode to its customers, vendors and partners (up to 30%)LocationThis position will be located at First Mode's headquarters in Seattle, WA and will be required to work in office >60% of working hoursTotal RewardsBase Salary Range:$187,200 - $280,800Benefits & PerksAnnual bonus incentiveEquity-based awards100% employer-paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)401(k) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution from the start of employmentFlexible PTO with 12 weeks of supplementary paid parental leaveCommuter benefits (parking & public transportation)A culture that encourages professional growth with learning and development reimbursementsOpen and collaborative workspace with free office snacks and lunchesHybrid work model#LI-HybridFirst Mode is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with First Mode is governed on the basis o