Are you passionate about the energy transition? Join us.

Nel is a global, dedicated hydrogen company, delivering optimal solutions to produce, store, and distribute hydrogen from renewable energy. We serve a range of different customers with leading hydrogen technologies. Our roots date back to 1927, and since then, we have had a proud history of development and continuous improvement of hydrogen technologies. Today, our solutions cover the entire value chain: from hydrogen production technologies to hydrogen fueling stations, enabling industries to transition to green hydrogen, and providing fuel cell electric vehicles with the same fast fueling and long range as fossil-fueled vehicles – without the emissions.

VP Supply Chain

We are searching for a VP Supply Chain who will be overall responsible for leading the strategic sourcing, vendor management and purchasing across the NEL Electrolyser operations.

The VP Supply Chain will ensure best practices and make sure that procurement policies and regulations are adhered to and deployed when executing purchasing strategies for the relevant categories. Continuous improvement thinking is key to succeed in this role, and the person we are looking for will play an important role in shaping and further develop our global supply chain function.

The VP Supply Chain reports to the COO in the Nel Electrolyser division, and will be a member of the COO Management Team. The position will be based in Wallingford, CT.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Core responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Establish a strategic and tactical supply management organization. Collaborate closely with VP of Operations (Norway, USA), Nel Project organization and other relevant internal functions/stakeholders
• Establish a strategic sourcing strategy followed by group strategy, with focus on best total cost, perfect quality and on-time delivery
• Implement supplier selection processes, supplier consolidation, global frame agreements and supplier performance reviews
• Ensure development of category sourcing strategies and structure with a view to the future focus of the businesses, digitalization goals, efficiency improvements and world class metrics/indicators
• Ensure coordination and seek synergies in the sourcing and procurement activities of the various factories/sites
• Ensure a strong and robust supply chain management team in each factory/site; effectively employ the supply management resources to meet operational and business goals
• Everyday coaching: guide, train, support, motivate and develop internal resources
• Develop and deploy processes, policies and tools to improve the efficiency and efficacy of the supply management organization
• Represent Nel externally and build up the network between factories/sites and strategic suppliers
• Identify trends to shape future training and development opportunities to achieve our vision of being a Number One by Nature
• Support Nel policies on HSE and Quality. Set the tone by making safety a top priority, factor it into organizational goals and ensure commitment is clearly visible.
• Develop models for inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management
• Ensure knowledge sharing, best practices, and collaboration across Nel’s global organization

Educational background and professional experience

• Higher education, preferably on Master’s level. CPM Certification a plus
• 15+ years of demonstrated leadership experience in a related operational field such as Manufacturing, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, or Logistics
• Experience from Engineering and Manufacturing of complex industrial products
• Experience from and used to navigate in cross-functional international environments
• Proficiency in English is required, both written and spoken, additional languages would be an advantage
• Wide SCM knowledge and technical competence; understanding of MRP systems, Kanban, Drop Shipment, 3PL and JIT concepts
• Excellent project management skills, and proven success with leadership and people & change management

Other competencies and personal skills

• Analytical and structured, with a commercial mindset
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers
• Strong communications skills, with the ability to present complex solutions and drive management decisions
• Comfortable within a wide variety of functional, commercial, and technical discussions
• Excellent collaboration and organizational skills
• Able to influence with high integrity, motivate people and build trust internally and externally
• Ambitious and self-motivated with a strong ability to deliver
• Focused on details while at the same time navigate according to the overall objectives
• Trustworthy, do-what-you-say attitude, proactive in nature

What will you get from working with us?

• An opportunity to work in a company in strong growth and a leading position in the market
• A visible role with many exciting interfaces, internally and externally
• The opportunity to work in a global company that contributes to the green transition
• A dynamic and highly professional working environment consisting of competent and committed colleagues

Please note: This recruitment process will be managed by Korn Ferry, and by submitting your application you acknowledge and confirm that your application details can be shared with them. Korn Ferry will manage your data according to their privacy policy and Data Processing Agreement entered into with Nel.

Please send your application to: wendy.pindar@kornferry.com

The position offers a market competitive salary, as well as a variable incentive compensation plan. Nel Hydrogen also provides comprehensive health and insurance benefits, as well as a qualified retirement plan for its employees. The Company offers competitive paid vacation time, sick leave, and holidays.

The above statements reflect the principal functions of the position and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. The Company has a published Code of Conduct that all employees are expected to follow.

Nel will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.