Senior Project Procurement & Supply Chain Lead

Planted Solar; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, dental and vision benefits

PTO and 11 paid company holidays

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

Planted Solar is seeking an organized and execution-focused Senior Procurement and Supply Chain Lead to own the end-to-end supply chain for our solar projects, including structural and DC electrical BOS materials. This role requires managing across timelines, lead times, supplier sourcing and logistics to keep projects on time and on budget.

Located in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate for 100% in-person work, you will coordinate with Project Managers and Field teams, oversee BOM, supplier

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operations, procurement, sourcing, and/or supply chain.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or Construction Management or equivalent experience
• Proven track record of managing multiple suppliers and vendors simultaneously, across domestic and international suppliers and vendors
• Strong track record of supplier performance management and risk mitigation
• Technical literacy with the ability to understand technical specifications and engineering drawings to ensure material compliance
• Knowledge of logistics operations, shipping documentation, and domestic and international freight and customs
• Excellent communication and extreme organization
• Driven and outcome-oriented; able to navigate complex project dynamics

Responsibilities

• Manage project procurement for the entire Bill of Materials (BOM), including verifying specifications in coordination with Project Engineers and the Engineering team, tracking lead times, and determining quantities inclusive of spares
• Own coordination + assurance of material delivery and on-site movement logistics in alignment with critical project milestones
• Place and manage purchase orders (POs) through the full lifecycle to ensure suppliers and vendors meet delivery dates
• Track procurement and delivery status and communicate closely with Project Managers on project installation timelines
• Act as a consistent bridge between PMs and Field Team, informing project planning with realities of delivery, logistics, and onsite constraints
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure reliability, quality, competitive pricing, and on-time delivery
• Evaluate supplier performance by identifying recurring issues and opportunities to improve cost, reliability, and lead time
• Identify, evaluate, and pre-qualify new suppliers and vendors to expand sourcing and meet project procurement needs
• Collaborate with business operations to forecast material needs aligned with the project pipeline, especially on long lead items
• Identify and lead improvements to procurement and logistics workflows and implement best practices to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Support + improve internal process for triggering order placement, tracking, and validating material through deliver
• Travel as needed across projects to build firsthand understanding of field operations, uncover real constraints, and validate material standards
• Coordinate transportation and logistics for equipment and material deliveries to site, including working with freight brokers and forwarders and internal field team to ensure shipments arrive on schedule
• Maintain organized records of purchase orders, material certifications and inspection reports, and certificates of conformance for material traceability
• Maintain accurate tracking and allocation of Planted-maintained part inventory
• Provide real-time input and feedback loop on material and logistics costs to support project cost estimation

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain

Vendor management

Logistics planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or Construction Management or equivalent experience

Job description

Join the team changing how power gets built.

If you’re motivated by hard engineering and infrastructure development problems with visible, lasting impact, you belong at Planted .

The world needs new solar built about five times faster than the industry has ever managed. Planted is building the system that closes that gap: software, robots, and hardware that put more power in the ground, faster. Every project we deploy brings abundant, affordable energy closer to reality.

Our team spent years building physical infrastructure and watched time and complexity pile up between first concept and commercial operation. So we rebuilt the process as one system, with design connected directly to robots in the field. Nobody has done what we do before. The work is tangible: at the end of a deployment, you stand in a field and see the power plant your work made real.

Autonomous machinery runs alongside crews every day. Anyone can stop any operation, and that call outranks the schedule.

#2

Great work here compounds. Build the tool, write the doc, and give the next person a head start; wins get celebrated by name, with credit shared widely.

#3

Commitment is the product

"I'll find out by Thursday" beats a confident guess, but once you name Thursday, Thursday is real. Problems get named while they're small, and changes get heard early, with a plan.

#4

Convention isn't evidence

"Industry standard" is not a reason; most conventions came from constraints that no longer exist. Physics and the law are the limits; everything else is a choice, and we get to make it.

#5

One owner, final call

Every decision has one owner, and you get handed problems, not tasks. Bring your data, argue it in the room, then let the owner call it and move on.

#6

Machines do the toil

Office and field work on the same logic: if AI, software, or robots can do the task better or cheaper, a person shouldn't be doing it.

Open roles

Senior Project Procurement & Supply Chain Lead

The world needs 3 TW of new solar capacity every year. The legacy approach of developing and building infrastructure is mathematically incapable of catching up.

Planted is the autonomous power deployment company. We transform power plants from bespoke construction projects into manufactured products. By integrating planning software, high-density arrays, energy storage, and field robots, we deliver more power where it's needed most.

The physics are solved; what remains is relentless execution. Led by repeat founders and an engineering core from SpaceX and Tesla, we are backed by Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Piva Capital, Google, Gigascale Capital, Khosla Ventures, and RA Capital Management.

We’re scaling fast and looking for operators and engineers who want to own real pieces of the system. You don't need a traditional energy background; we care whether you can finish hard things. Come build with us.

About The Role

Planted Solar is seeking an organized and execution-focused Senior Procurement and Supply Chain Lead to own the end-to-end supply chain for our solar projects, including for structural and DC electrical balance of system (BOS) materials. This role is key to project success, requiring a person who can manage across project timelines, lead times, supplier sourcing and capabilities, and logistics to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.

This role will operate cross functionally, liaising with both Project Managers and the Field team. You will own project material delivery and logistics and will build internal communication loops between teams to root cause, remediate, and prevent risks to quality project completion. You will manage the entire lifecycle from the project Bill of Materials (BoM) and technical specifications through to the final delivery of materials and equipment on-site. The ideal candidate thrives on managing complex schedules and supplier relationships to deliver on project success. You will own supplier relationships to ensure vendor quality, as well as grow Planted’s procurement internal procurement infrastructure.

The salary range for this full-time position is $130,000 - $180,000 plus stock options and benefits. Pay within the range is based on candidate experience, job-specific skills, education, and work location. The target experience for the position is 5-10+ years of relevant experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage project procurement for the entire Bill of Materials (BOM), including verifying specifications in coordination with Project Engineers and the Engineering team, tracking lead times, and determining quantities inclusive of spares

Own coordination + assurance of material delivery and on-site movement logistics in alignment with critical project milestones

Place and manage purchase orders (POs) through the full lifecycle to ensure suppliers and vendors meet delivery dates

Track procurement and delivery status and communicate closely with Project Managers on project installation timelines

Act as a consistent bridge between PMs and Field Team, informing project planning with realities of delivery, logistics, and onsite constraints

Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure reliability, quality, competitive pricing, and on-time delivery

Evaluate supplier performance by identifying recurring issues and opportunities to improve cost, reliability, and lead time

Identify, evaluate, and pre-qualify new suppliers and vendors to expand sourcing and meet project procurement needs

Collaborate with business operations to forecast material needs aligned with the project pipeline, especially on long lead items

Identify and lead improvements to procurement and logistics workflows and implement best practices to increase efficiency and reduce costs

Support + improve internal process for triggering order placement, tracking, and validating material through deliver

Travel as needed across projects to build firsthand understanding of field operations, uncover real constraints, and validate material standards

Coordinate transportation and logistics for equipment and material deliveries to site, including working with freight brokers and forwarders and internal field team to ensure shipments arrive on schedule

Maintain organized records of purchase orders, material certifications and inspection reports, and certificates of conformance for material traceability

Maintain accurate tracking and allocation of Planted-maintained part inventory

Provide real-time input and feedback loop on material and logistics costs to support project cost estimation

QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of experience in operations, procurement, sourcing, and/or supply chain, with a proven track record of managing supply chain for projects with external timelines

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or Construction Management or equivalent experience

Proven track record of managing multiple suppliers and vendors simultaneously, across domestic and international suppliers and vendors

Strong track record of supplier performance management and risk mitigation

Technical literacy with the ability to understand technical specifications and engineering drawings to ensure material compliance

Strong understanding of quality control documentation and the ability to verify that incoming materials meet project specifications

Knowledge of logistics operations, shipping documentation, and domestic and international freight and customs

Excellent communication and extreme organization

Driven and outcome-oriented; able to navigate complex project dynamics

Hands-on attitude, strong ownership mentality, and resourcefulness

Inquisitive and not afraid to speak up to get necessary information or input

Eagerness to navigate ambiguity and make good decisions with imperfect knowledge

Desire to work in a fast-paced startup environment

Located in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate for 100% in-person role

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in procurement, supply chain, or logistics for construction projects

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Mostly desk work using standard office equipment

Occasional travel to supplier or vendor facilities

Philosophy On Qualifications And Compensation

Many people only apply for jobs if they believe they can perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and will consider equivalent combinations of knowledge, skills, education, and experience. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Additionally, we believe compensation should reflect the value people bring and give them a real stake in what we're building. Our total compensation package includes a base salary, meaningful equity through stock options, and benefits including company holidays, paid time off (PTO), and in-office lunches. Individual pay may vary within the posted range and is determined by a number of factors including relevant experience, skills, and location.

How We Work

We are using sunlight, software, and robots to power the world. It is historic work, and it is hard work. If you want a paved, predictable path, this isn't for you. If you'd rather invent the path, this is the best job you'll ever have.

Call it out. We put big robots in the field alongside our crews and partners. Anyone can stop any operation at any time. The same trust runs everywhere: a bug in the code, a flaw in the plan, a risk in the dirt, a design that no longer makes sense. Say it while it's small and cheap to fix, directly to the person who can fix it. Sometimes that person is you.

Commit and complete. We work problems, not tasks. A confident guess is not a commitment; “I'll find out by Thursday” is. If a date slips, say it early and bring the new plan. Every decision has one owner: bring data, argue hard, push back in the room, then the owner calls it and we lock arms. Execution compounds.

Convention isn't evidence. “Industry standard” is a red flag. Most conventions were answers to constraints that no longer exist. We respect physics and obey the law. Everything else is a choice, and we get to make it.

Let machines do the work. We are system builders: AI and robots do repetitive work in the field and in the office. Every task a machine takes over is a person out of harm's way or off the critical path. Solve a problem once, then build the tool, write the spec, and commit the doc so nobody has to solve it again. Doing it by hand once is fine. Twice means we need a tool.

Planted is an equal opportunity employer committed to growing inclusively, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, medical condition, age, or veteran status. However you identify, or whatever background you bring with you, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you.

Compensation Range: $130K - $180K

What we offer

Medical, dental and vision benefits

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Stock options

#3

PTO and 11 paid company holidays

#4

#5

#6

Dog-friendly office

From the team

Jason Hoving

Staff Mechanical Engineer

“The only thing I’d leave aerospace for was something just as exciting, focused on an even bigger problem. Planted was that company.”

Principal Software Engineer

“I quickly got the sense that everyone around me was the right person for their job. Two years later, I still feel that way.”

Mechatronics Engineer

“Very few teams get to tackle robotics at the scale of construction. That’s what makes the work here so interesting.”

Robot Software Engineer

Backed by the investors and innovators shaping the future of power

Planted has been named one of TIME Magazine's Top GreenTech Companies of 2026. We're grateful for the recognition and focused on the work: projects in the ground, machines in the field, and a growing list of developers and IPPs building faster on sites that used to be out of reach.

Six months ago, Planted had 2 MW in the ground. We've now deployed 44 MW across four U.S. states.Field execution is repeatable, smooth, and precise. Results get better with each deployment. Planted is bankable, transactable, and scalable, and we're helping our developer, IPP, and EPC partners unlock projects on tighter sites and shorter timelines.I cannot wait to share more about these great projects. In the meantime, here are some pics.More states, many more megawatts ahead.If you want a closer look at the platform or the projects, DM Tim Whalen or Jonathan Oakley .

We put cameras under one of our arrays to monitor site conditions. Didn't expect this much company.No heavy grading = native land stays largely intact = healthier soil, better vegetation, and habitat that doesn't disappear during construction.