Vice President, Supply Chain

Armada; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + equity

Medical, dental, vision

HSA / FSA and dependent care FSAs

Retirement options 401(k) and Roth 401

Unlimited PTO

14 paid company holidays

Job summary

Armada is seeking a visionary Vice President of Supply Chain to architect and scale our end-to-end supply chain strategy. You will oversee sourcing, procurement, manufacturing partners, hardware suppliers, inventory, logistics, and supply planning, partnering with Product, Engineering, Operations, Delivery, Finance, and Sales to optimize speed, reliability, and cost.

You will develop programs, tooling, and resourcing to support rapid growth while mitigating risk and driving customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced certification preferred.
• 10+ years of supply chain leadership experience, including directing teams at Director level.
• Experience scaling global supply chain operations and leading sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies that support company growth and product commercialization.
• Oversee sourcing and supply of server and data center hardware for Armada deployments.
• Manage supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and procurement activities.
• Oversee inventory planning, demand forecasting, manufacturing, and logistics operations.
• Drive cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Develop risk mitigation plans for disruptions and capacity constraints; lead through change as growth occurs.
• Establish KPIs and reporting to monitor supply chain performance and deliver improvements.
• Build and lead a high-performing supply chain organization.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Collaboration

AI infrastructure familiarity

Leadership at director level

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

About the Company

Armada is the hyperscaler for the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed, scale and sovereignty. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and to the CNBC Disruptor 50, Armada’s solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense.

With nearly $500 million in funding to date, Armada is backed by leading investors including Founders Fund, Lux, BlackRock and Microsoft (M12), alongside strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Dell, Palantir, NVIDIA, SpaceX, and Skydio. We are building the infrastructure layer for sovereign and edge AI - rugged, deployable compute for customers that cannot rely on centralized cloud.

Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. You’ll tackle challenges that haven’t been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up. What you do here will not only define your career but help further Armada’s mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world.

About the Role

We are seeking a Vice President, Supply Chain. This is an executive level role focused on developing and scaling the company's end-to-end supply chain strategy, ensuring reliable, cost-effective, and efficient supply chain management so that delivery of products to customers can be optimized for speed.

You will develop strategies, resourcing and tooling to oversee sourcing, procurement, manufacturing partners, hardware suppliers and resellers, inventory management, logistics, and supply planning while building the processes and infrastructure needed to support rapid growth. The Vice President, Supply Chain will partner closely with Product, Engineering, Operations, Delivery, Finance, and Sales teams to optimize performance, mitigate risk, and improve customer satisfaction.

Location.

This role is remote-based on the continental US.

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies that support company growth and product commercialization.
• Oversee sourcing and supply of server and data center hardware for Armada deployments.
• Manage supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and procurement activities.
• Oversee inventory planning, demand forecasting, manufacturing, and logistics operations.
• Drive cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Develop risk mitigation plans for supply chain disruptions, supplier concentration, and capacity constraints, and lead the organization through change as the business scales.
• Establish KPIs and reporting to monitor supply chain performance, and deliver measurable improvement against 12–24 month functional targets.
• Build and lead a high-performing supply chain organization.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship
• 10+ years of supply chain leadership experience, including leading Director-level teams
• Proven success in scaling global supply chain operations.
• Strong expertise in sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and inventory management.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration abilities.
• Prior experience at a relevant AI infrastructure or high-growth infrastructure business.
• Experience in AI infrastructure, cloud infrastructure, defense technology, data centers, compute platforms, or adjacent sectors.
• Bachelor's degree required. MBA or advanced supply chain certification preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and equity
• Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost)
• Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA)
• Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• 14 paid company holidays per year

Compensation

$239,920 — $299,900 USD

You're a Great Fit if You're

• A go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge
• A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company
• A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda
• Highly organized and results-driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.

Unsolicited Resumes and Candidates

Armada does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies or recruiters. All candidates must apply directly through our careers page. Any resumes submitted by agencies without a prior signed agreement will be considered unsolicited and Armada will not be obligated to pay any fees.