Director of Supply Chain

Xcimer Energy leverages decades of research on Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) combined with groundbreaking new laser architecture. Our mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. Xcimer has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by leading investors, Xcimer is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. Join us in powering a better world with inertial fusion! As the Director of Supply Chain, you will apply your leadership, technical, and operational expertise to build, scale, and execute Xcimer's end‑to‑end supply chain strategy. This role is accountable for ensuring material availability, cost, quality, and schedule performance across R&D, pilot programs, and future commercial-scale manufacturing. You will partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, and Finance to enable rapid development while establishing the foundation for repeatable, industrialized execution. We are looking for a supply chain leader to apply strategic thinking, rigorous execution, and systems-level judgment to positively impact the future of energy. Responsibilities * Own and execute Xcimer's end-to-end supply chain strategy, spanning sourcing, procurement, materials planning, inventory, logistics, and supplier performance. * Lead, develop, and scale a high-performing supply chain organization, including hiring, development, and performance management. * Strengthen, expand, and maintain a robust supplier ecosystem capable of supporting advanced R&D, low-volume / high-complexity builds, and eventual scale-up to production. * Establish sourcing strategies for critical components, long-lead items, and sole‑source or constrained materials, including make/buy analysis and risk mitigation plans. * Shape program-level decisions by partnering with Engineering to integrate design-for-supply, design-for-cost, and design-for-manufacturability tradeoffs into system-level assessments of economics, schedule, and risk early in development. * Own material planning and readiness for programs and builds, ensuring alignment to integrated master schedules and program milestones. * Implement and continuously improve core supply chain processes, tools, and systems (e.g., PLM-to-ERP handoffs, procurement workflows, inventory controls, supplier quality processes). * Lead supplier negotiations and contracting, balancing cost, schedule, quality, and strategic partnerships. * Establish and track meaningful KPIs (e.g., on-time delivery, inventory turns, cost performance, supplier quality, lead-time reduction) and drive corrective actions as needed. * Manage supply chain risk through formal risk registers, alternate sourcing, strategic buffering, and active issue resolution. * Communicate supply chain risks, tradeoffs, and options to executive leadership, enabling informed prioritization and timely decisions. * Ensure compliance with regulatory, export control, and safety requirements as applicable to the supply base. Qualifications * Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field. * Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain or procurement including leadership of complex, technical supply chains. * Demonstrated ability to make and influence system‑level decisions under uncertainty, balancing cost, schedule, risk, and scalability. * Demonstrated experience supporting hardware development programs and ideally both low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environments, and high-volume, low complexity manufacturing environments. * Strong working knowledge of sourcing strategy, supplier development, material planning, inventory management, and cost control. * Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence outcomes in fast‑moving, ambiguous environments. * Experience building processes and organizations from early-stage through growth and scale. * Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Desired * Experience in aerospace, energy, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or other highly regulated / precision-driven industries. * Hands-on experience with ERP, PLM, and modern procurement or supplier management tools. * Track record of successfully scaling supply chains from prototype to production. $175,000 - $210,000 a year Candidates may be considered for other positions at Xcimer Energy, and our actual base salary will be determined on an individual basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The range is published in accordance with Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and California Equal Pay Act. Equal Employment Opportunity Xcimer Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Xcimer Energy hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Xcimer Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here and here. Benefits Xcimer offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee health, well-being, and long-term success. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic and supplemental life insurance; short- and long-term disability; paid parental leave for employees at the time of birth or adoption; and a 401(k) with a company match of up to 6%. Eligible employees also receive equity, allowing them to share in the company's long-term success. Xcimer operates under a flexible Paid Time Off (ATO) approach. Rather than a fixed number of vacation days, employees are trusted to take the time they need to rest and recharge while meeting the expectations of their role and team. In addition, employees receive paid sick time, 13 company-paid holidays, and an annual paid company shutdown. Benefits are available to regular employees, including part-time and fixed-term roles, as well as interns, with eligibility varying by benefit. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.