Supply Chain Director

FPC National; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

FPC National in Itasca, IL is seeking a Supply Chain Director to lead supplier management for power generation projects and data center applications. This full-time, on-site role reports to the VP/GM and focuses on building a high-performing team while ensuring material availability.

You will strengthen suppliers, drive delivery, quality, and cost improvements, and coordinate with internal partners to keep production moving on critical builds.

Qualifications

• Direct supplier-facing purchasing experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and procurement systems.
• A practical, collaborative approach to solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier management to ensure on-time delivery and material availability for complex builds.
• Hire, train, coach, and set performance expectations for the team.
• Strengthen suppliers by addressing delivery, quality, and cost concerns.
• Anticipate shortages, expedite materials, and drive supplier recovery plans to keep production moving.
• Coordinate with internal partners to communicate supply risks and resolve issues.

Skills

Supplier-facing purchasing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Spreadsheets

Procurement systems

Collaborative problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance or related field

Tools

Procurement systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

Supply Chain Director

Power Generation | Industrial & Data Center Applications

Itasca, IL · Full-time, on-site

$140,000–$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.