Director, Global Supply Chain & Strategic Sourcing

Rondo Energy; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 189.000 - 215.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Equity compensation

Excellent benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Rondo Energy in Madrid is seeking a Director, Global Supply Chain & Strategic Sourcing to lead sourcing strategy and supplier partnerships to scale the RHB globally. You will own sourcing strategy for critical equipment, establish scalable commercial frameworks, and build a resilient global supply base.

Collaborate with Engineering, Project Delivery, Manufacturing, Finance, Legal and leadership to balance cost, quality, capacity, risk, and schedule.

Formación

• Ten+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, or procurement with global scope.
• Experience sourcing industrial equipment for capital projects ( boilers, heat exchangers ).
• Strong ability to negotiate complex industrial equipment agreements and manage long-lead procurement.
• Experience collaborating with Engineering, Project Delivery, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance and Legal teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead global supply chain strategy aligned with product, project delivery and growth goals.
• Build and manage a scalable supplier network for equipment, components, and services.
• Translate requirements into sourcing strategies, criteria, and commercial plans.
• Oversee supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and performance management.
• Establish senior-level supplier relationships and favorable terms on cost and risk.
• Develop long-lead equipment sourcing strategies aligned with milestones.
• Create commercial frameworks and payment structures for equipment purchases.

Conocimientos

Strategic sourcing

Global supply chain

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

P&IDs knowledge

Cost optimization

Analytical skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Herramientas

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Director, Global Supply Chain & Strategic Sourcing

Madrid

Rondo is accelerating industry’s transition to lower-cost, zero-carbon heat and power.

Our Rondo Heat Batteries turn low-cost renewable electricity into continuous, high-temperature heat and power, enabling industrial facilities to replace fossil-fired boilers without costly process changes. The result is lower-cost,zero-carbon industrial energy delivered safely, reliably, and at 98% efficiency.

Rondo is commercially deployed and rapidlyscaling,today. Backed by world-class industrial leaders and investors — including Breakthrough Energy, Energy Impact Partners, Rio Tinto, Aramco, SABIC, SCG, TITAN, Microsoft, H&M, and John Doerr — Rondo is building the next generation of industrial energyinfrastructure atglobal scale.

We’re looking for a globally experienced Director of Supply Chain and Strategic Sourcing to help repower industrial heat at scale. You will lead the sourcing strategy and supplier partnerships required to scale the Rondo Heat Battery (RHB) from breakthrough technology to reliable global deployment.

This role will owned sourcingstrategy for critical equipment and components,establishscalable commercial frameworks, and build a resilient global supply base capable of supporting Rondo’s growth. You will partner closely with Engineering, Project Delivery, Manufacturing, Finance, Legal, and executive leadership to balance cost, quality, capacity, risk, and schedule across Rondo’s projects and product roadmap.

What You Will Do (key responsibilities include, but are not limited to):

• Develop and lead Rondo’s global supply chain and strategic sourcing strategy in alignment with the company’s product, project-delivery, and growthobjectives.
• Build and manage a scalable global supplier network for critical equipment, components, and services.
• Translate product, engineering, and project requirements into clear sourcing strategies, supplier-selection criteria, and commercial plans.
• Lead strategic supplier selection, qualification, negotiation, contracting, and performance management.
• Establish senior-level relationships with key suppliers and negotiate favorable terms related to cost, quality, capacity, delivery, warranties, risk allocation, and intellectual property.
• Develop sourcing strategies for long-lead equipment and ensure alignment with engineering, manufacturing, commissioning, and customer-project milestones.
• Oversee procurement strategies for construction contractors , ensuring that equipmentpurchasingsupports project schedules and contractual commitments.
• Establish commercial frameworks for industrial equipment (such as boilers and other heat exchange systems) , including equipment purchase agreements, milestone-based payment structures, performance guarantees, and change-order mechanisms.
• Develop supplier capacity, risk-mitigation, and continuity plans to support Rondo’s global deployment pipeline. Recommenda regional based vs global/centralized supplier strategy
• Create and execute cost-reduction roadmaps for critical components, existing products, and next-generation RHB systems.
• Partner with Engineering to incorporate supplier capabilities, manufacturability, cost, and lead-time considerations into product-development decisions.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams to improve supplier performance and resolve significant technical, quality, schedule, or commercial issues.
• Establish supply chain metrics, operating processes, governance, and reporting to provide leadership with visibility into cost, capacity, risk, and supplier performance. Drive supplier scorecardmethodologyin the areas of cost, quality,technologyand availability
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global supply chain and strategic sourcing capability as the organization scales.

What You Will Bring

• Approximately 10 or more years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, procurement, or supplier management, including leadership of complex global sourcing initiatives. This requires actual hands on experience in identifying suppliers of complex industrial parts. This is not a materials planning role.
• Experience sourcing industrial equipment for capital projects, including factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, commissioning, and milestone-based delivery. Examples of industrial equipment would be boilers and other complex heat exchange equipment.
• Strong knowledge of constructioncontractors and how capital-equipment procurement integrates with engineering, construction, commissioning, and project-delivery schedules.
• Experience negotiating complex industrial-equipment agreements, including equipment purchase agreements, milestone-based payment terms, warranties, performance guarantees, liquidated damages, and commercial risk allocation.
• Experience managing the procurement of long-lead equipment, such as boilers, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, electrical equipment, or other industrial process systems.
• Demonstrated success developing global supply bases, managing strategic suppliers, and delivering measurable improvements in cost, quality, capacity, and lead time.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, process flow diagrams, equipment datasheets, specifications, and supplier technical submittals.
• Strong commercial judgment and a proven ability to lead complex, high-value negotiations.
• Experience partnering effectively with Engineering, Project Delivery, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Legal teams.
• Ability to establish strategy while remaining close enough to the work to resolve critical supplier and project issues.
• Strong executive communication, analytical, project-management, and problem-solving skills.
• High integrity and sound judgment in managing sensitive commercial relationships and decisions.
• Ability to prioritize and resolve multiple complex issues in a fast-paced, rapidly scaling environment.
• Proficiency with business productivity and analytical tools, including Google Workspace and Microsoft Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical), Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Bonus Points

• Experience building or scaling supply chain capabilities within a high-growth industrial, energy, climate-technology, manufacturing, or hardware company.
• Experience sourcing equipment for thermal-energy, power-generation, energy-storage, chemical-processing, or other heavy-industrial applications.
• Experience supporting projects and suppliers across multiple international markets.
• Experience recruiting, managing, and developing strategic sourcing or supply chain teams.
• Advanced degree or relevant professional certification in supply chain, procurement, engineering, or business.

This role is hybrid, and necessitates being on-site at our Alameda HQ ~3 days per week. The estimated annual salary range for this role is $220,000 to $250,000 and it would be eligible for Rondo's excellent benefits listed above pl us additi o nal compe nsation in the form of equity. Please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidates' diverse sets of skill levels and experience.

Rondo Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities.

Rondo is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please let our recruiting team know

We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias.