Critical Energy is an energy-based firm that generates electricity with the help of heat through modular and geothermal power plants. Backed by Upfront Ventures.
About the role
Critical Energy is hiring a Senior Supply Chain Manager to own our vendor relationships and run inventory and receiving for our manufacturing operation. You’ll source and negotiate short- and long-term vendor agreements, hold suppliers to their lead times, and build a reliable US-based supply base that keeps up with our production ramp. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Proven ownership of vendor management in a hardware, aerospace, or complex manufacturing supply chain
- Hands-on experience managing inventory and receiving in a production environment
- Track record negotiating both short-term POs and long-term supplier contracts
- Experience holding vendors to lead-time commitments and recovering when they slip
- Experience building or running a primarily US-based vendor base
- Comfortable as a senior individual contributor in a fast-paced startup with real ambiguity
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About Critical Energy
Critical Energy is an innovative, early-stage, venture-backed cleantech company on a mission to accelerate the global energy transition through abundant, low-cost clean energy. Founded by an ex-SpaceX engineer, Critical Energy designs and manufactures factory-built, modular power plants. These rapidly deployable systems convert heat into electricity using a closed-loop thermodynamic cycle and can be installed in just weeks.
Critical Energy’s technology delivers high-efficiency, 24/7 power for geothermal applications and waste heat recovery (including from data center gas turbines), making clean energy practical and cost-effective for demanding sectors like AI hyperscalers and data centers. Backed by top climate and technology investors, Critical Energy is scaling rapidly.
To build an abundant, low-cost, 100% clean energy future through groundbreaking geothermal innovation.
We are a team of passionate engineers, designers, and visionaries building cutting-edge solutions to meet the world’s energy needs with 100% clean energy. We are in the initial stages of development and building our team. This is your chance to join on the ground floor of something big! If...
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