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Supply Chain Director
Power Generation | Industrial & Data Center Applications
Itasca, IL · Full-time, on-site
$170,000–$190,000 base bonus
Lead the team. Strengthen suppliers. Help power what’s next.
FPC of Brighton is partnering with a custom power generation business to identify a Supply Chain Director. The company builds integrated power systems for demanding industrial and mission-critical applications, including data centers.
Why consider this opportunity?
-Direct access to leadership: Report to the business unit’s VP/GM.
-People operational impact: Develop the team while improving supplier delivery and material availability.
-Complex, tangible products: Support the power systems behind critical infrastructure.
Your impact:
You’ll combine team leadership with hands-on supplier management to keep complex builds moving.
-Develop the team: Hire, train, coach, and establish clear priorities and performance expectations.
-Strengthen suppliers: Evaluate vendors and address delivery, quality, and cost concerns.
-Keep production moving: Anticipate shortages, expedite materials, and drive supplier recovery plans.
-Connect the departments: Coordinate with internal partners to communicate supply risks and resolve issues.
What you bring:
-Direct supplier-facing purchasing experience; 5 years preferred.
-Ability to coach employees, establish accountability, and manage competing priorities.
-Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
-Proficiency with spreadsheets and procurement systems.
-A practical, collaborative approach to solving problems.
-Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
Salary : $170,000 - $190,000