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Vessel is building the future of housing. We’re combining breakthrough design, advanced manufacturing, and first-principles thinking to solve one of the world’s most urgent challenges: creating sustainable, attainable housing for all. This isn’t just construction. It’s a reimagining of how people live. We care about every detail, from beauty and durability to efficiency and access, because we believe everyone deserves a home that’s thoughtfully made.
Backed by Mosaic Ventures and Lennar, the country’s largest homebuilder, we’re scaling fast and looking for an exceptional Director of Supply Chain to join our team.
The Role
As Director of Strategic Sourcing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Vessel’s supply chain as we scale nationally. You’ll be responsible for developing and executing a sourcing strategy that ensures quality, cost-effectiveness, supply continuity, and innovation across all categories, especially in structural components, finishes, building systems, and integrated technology. This is a hands-on leadership position that will require both high-level strategic thinking and deep operational execution.
What You'll Do
- Define and lead Vessel’s long-term sourcing and procurement strategy in alignment with product, manufacturing, and deployment goals.
- Identify key strategic suppliers and partners that align with our quality, sustainability, and cost metrics.
- Build resilient, scalable sourcing frameworks to support national expansion.
- Negotiate contracts and partnerships with manufacturers, material suppliers, and OEMs to secure favorable terms and ensure on-time delivery.
- Develop multi-source strategies to mitigate supply chain risk.
- Lead supplier scorecard programs and continuous performance improvement initiatives.
- Work closely with Product, Design, Manufacturing, Construction, and Finance to forecast demand, validate materials performance, and align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
- Support product development teams with early supplier involvement to improve manufacturability and reduce cost/time to market.
- Build and manage a lean sourcing team and internal systems that ensure procurement operations run smoothly and efficiently.
- Establish category management best practices, including total cost of ownership (TCO), vendor management systems, and value engineering.
- Ensure compliance with legal, environmental, and ethical standards.
Who You Are
- 10+ years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, or procurement roles—preferably in, prefab, modular, or advanced manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated experience building and scaling a sourcing function from the ground up.
- Strong negotiation skills and a proven ability to secure and manage complex supplier contracts.
- Experience sourcing across multiple materials and technologies: steel, wood, glass, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, finishes, etc.
- Proficiency in ERP, procurement, and supplier management platforms.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business or related field (MBA or MS preferred).
- A passion for innovation in housing and a strong alignment with Vessel’s mission and values.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with performance bonus + 401k
- Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision), including HSA/FSA options
- Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance, plus Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Adoption Assistance, Caregiver Support, and Financial Assistance through Employee Support Programs
- Team-building events and activities, including social hours and celebrations
- Commuter Benefits
$160,000 - $175,000 a year
At Vessel
We believe everyone deserves a home that’s built with care—beautiful, durable, and designed to last. That starts with the team behind it. Join us, and help reimagine what housing can be.
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