Set the vision and strategy for REGENT’s global supply chain, balancing innovation, cost, quality, and speed.
Build and lead a high-performing team of supply chain professionals, mentoring them to reach their potential while achieving company milestones.
Translate technical complexity into clarity by partnering closely with engineers to capture requirements and communicate them effectively to suppliers.
Forge world-class partnerships with suppliers who share REGENT’s commitment to excellence and innovation.
Negotiate and optimize contracts to achieve best-in-class performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
Continuously refine systems and processes to ensure scalability from first article builds to full production.
Represent supply chain to executive stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of risks, opportunities, and strategies that influence REGENT’s future.
Requirements
Deep experience in global supply chain leadership, ideally within aerospace, maritime, automotive, or other complex manufacturing industries.
Track record of building and scaling supplier networks from scratch, ideally in a fast-growth or first-of-its-kind environment.
Strong technical fluency; ability to quickly grasp engineering requirements and translate them into supplier-facing terms.
Proven success in negotiation and contract management that drives value without sacrificing quality or relationships.
Leadership style that balances vision with execution; able to inspire teams and roll up sleeves when needed.
Experience working in fast-moving, cross-disciplinary environments.
Hands-on experience setting up purchasing systems and organizational structures from the ground up.
Demonstrated success implementing and scaling PLM/ERP systems and other core business systems.
Strong product knowledge in sourcing vehicle electronics, electrical systems, power systems, and advanced composites.
Experience managing prototype-to-production ramp-up projects, including one-to-many scaling challenges.
Collaborative team player with effective communication across engineering and stakeholders.
Creative problem solver, adaptable and agile in a dynamic startup environment.
Innovative mindset with passion for continuous improvement and new technologies.
Benefits
Competitive compensation including a robust equity incentive plan.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance - we cover 100% of your premiums.
401(k) with company matching.
Generous flexible time off, paid parental leave, and company-wide holiday breaks.
Relocation packages available for those moving to join our team.
Daily free catered lunches.
Learning & professional development opportunities.
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
global supply chain leadershipnegotiationcontract managementsupplier network buildingpurchasing systems setupPLM systems implementationERP systems implementationprototype-to-production ramp-upsourcing vehicle electronicsadvanced composites
Soft skills
team leadershipeffective communicationcreative problem solvingcollaborationadaptabilityinnovationmentoringstrategic visionexecutioninspiration