Supply Chain Lead — Build from Scratch in a Venture Startup

K1 Industries; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

K1 Industries is transforming jet engines into modular gas turbine power packages to meet surging US power demand. This early-stage, venture-backed startup seeks its first dedicated supply chain hire—a hands-on, from-scratch builder who thrives in a high-trust, small-team culture.

You will discover and qualify suppliers across categories, negotiate MSAs and long-term agreements, and drive industrialization from first articles to repeatable production, laying the groundwork for scalable

Qualifications

• Experience building supply chain from scratch is required.
• Technical depth with commercial experience and hands-on approach.
• Ability to qualify suppliers across multiple categories.

Responsibilities

• Discover and qualify suppliers for multiple components.
• Negotiate MSAs and long-term agreements.
• Drive industrialization from first article to repeatable production.

Skills

Supplier scouting

MSA negotiation

Commercial terms

Vendor management

Job description

K1 Industries is transforming jet engines into modular gas turbine power packages to meet surging US power demand. This early-stage, venture-backed startup seeks its first dedicated supply chain hire—a hands-on, from-scratch builder who thrives in a high-trust, small-team culture.

You will discover and qualify suppliers across categories, negotiate MSAs and long-term agreements, and drive industrialization from first articles to repeatable production, laying the groundwork for scalable