Supply Chain and Procurement Manager

The HT Group is a rapidly scaling, mission-driven organization in the advanced manufacturing and residential construction ecosystem. They are seeking a Supply Chain & Procurement Manager to build and lead the procurement function, driving procurement strategy, supplier performance, logistics, and materials readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement across materials, components, equipment, and services
• Develop sourcing strategies and commercial recommendations aligned with evolving supply chain needs
• Manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and ensure supplier adherence to commitments
• Build dashboards and reporting frameworks across OTIF, cost, quality, and responsiveness
• Oversee day-to-day supplier relationships, documentation accuracy, pricing, and timelines
• Support executive-level supplier engagements and strategic partnerships
• Maintain compliance, governance standards, and multi-division supplier coordination
• Own procurement schedules tied to engineering and build milestones
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively mitigate supply risks
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to ensure materials readiness for each build cycle
• Manage global logistics across Europe, Asia, and North America
• Coordinate freight, customs, import/export documentation, and regulatory compliance
• Develop scalable logistics processes that support future industrial-level production
• Support ERP/MRP parameter design and optimization
• Create reporting tools for spend, supplier performance, and risk
• Build lean, scalable procurement processes for a high-velocity start-up environment
• Identify cost-reduction and value-engineering opportunities
• Support commercial negotiations and supplier contract alignment
• Prepare business cases for executive review
• Partner daily with Engineering, Operations, Production, Finance, and Design teams
• Provide procurement insight into prototype reviews, design-for-manufacture, and scaling initiatives

Skills

• 5–7+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles within manufacturing, construction systems, automotive, or industrialized construction
• Strong supplier management, negotiation capability, and ERP/MRP fluency
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and proficient in Excel/Power BI or equivalent tools
• Effective communicator with the ability to interface confidently with senior leaders
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, dynamic, early-stage environments
• Highly organized, solutions-oriented, and collaborative
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field
• Advanced degrees (MBA/MS) or professional certifications (CSCP, APICS/CPIM, ISM) are beneficial but not required

Company Overview

• The HT Group is a collection of passionate, dedicated management solutions executives, and staffing and recruiting professionals whose main goal is to improve lives by connecting individuals with quality career opportunities. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.thehtgroup.com/.