Vice President, Supply Chain & Logistics – Modular Technologies Infrastructure (USA , Houston, TX)

About Submer

Submer designs and delivers end-to-end AI datacenter infrastructure built around industry-leading liquid cooling.

We help organizations scale AI beyond the limits of traditional datacenters by enabling higher density, greater efficiency and lower environmental impact – accelerating time-to-AI from first deployment to full production.

What impact you will have

Submer Group is seeking an experienced and highly hands-on Vice President, Supply Chain & Logistics to lead sourcing, procurement, supplier management, logistics, manufacturing support, and supply chain operations for our rapidly growing modular technologies infrastructure business.  

This is not a traditional corporate VP role focused solely on strategy and management layers. We are looking for a builder with an operator mentality — someone who thrives in fast-growth environments, is comfortable working directly with suppliers and manufacturing partners, and can build scalable supply chain capabilities from the ground up while remaining deeply involved in execution. 

The successful candidate will combine executive-level leadership with day-to-day operational engagement, helping scale a next-generation modular infrastructure platform supporting data centers, AI infrastructure, liquid cooling, power systems, and mission-critical technologies. 

This individual will play a critical role in shaping supplier strategy, procurement operations, logistics execution, manufacturing readiness, and commercial scalability as the business continues its rapid expansion globally. 

The ideal candidate brings deep experience within modular technologies, mission-critical infrastructure, data centers, industrial manufacturing, energy infrastructure, or advanced technology hardware environments and has a strong network across electrical, mechanical, cooling, fabrication, and infrastructure supply chains. 

What you’ll do

Executive Supply Chain Leadership 

• Develop and execute the global supply chain and logistics strategy to support aggressive business growth, manufacturing operations, and project delivery requirements.  

• Build scalable procurement, sourcing, supplier management, logistics, inventory, and planning capabilities aligned with a high-growth infrastructure business.  

• Establish KPIs, operational dashboards, forecasting models, and reporting frameworks to drive accountability and predictability.  

• Partner closely with executive leadership on long-term operational scaling, supplier capacity planning, and infrastructure growth strategy.  

• Create scalable operating processes while maintaining speed, agility, and entrepreneurial execution.  

• Lead by example as a hands-on operator willing to personally engage in supplier negotiations, logistics escalations, sourcing decisions, and operational problem-solving.  

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement 

• Lead sourcing and procurement activities for critical modular technologies and infrastructure components.  

• Develop sourcing strategies for long-lead, high-risk, and highly specialized equipment categories.  

• Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing structures, framework contracts, and strategic supplier partnerships.  

• Drive cost optimization and value engineering initiatives while maintaining quality and delivery expectations.  

• Build long-term strategic relationships with key suppliers supporting future scale and global expansion.  

Supplier Management & Manufacturing Partnerships 

• Build and manage a high-performing global supplier ecosystem.  

• Lead supplier qualification, audits, performance management, and risk mitigation activities.  

• Develop supplier scorecards focused on quality, responsiveness, delivery performance, innovation, and cost competitiveness.  

• Establish contingency planning and dual-source strategies for critical infrastructure components.  

• Work directly with manufacturing partners and suppliers to improve operational execution and production scalability.  

Logistics & Operational Execution 

• Own global logistics operations supporting manufacturing facilities, integration partners, and customer delivery requirements.  

• Develop transportation strategies for domestic and international movement of modular infrastructure systems, containers, MEP equipment, and mission-critical technologies.  

• Manage relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, transportation providers, and logistics partners.  

• Ensure visibility and coordination across the full supply chain lifecycle from procurement through final delivery.  

• Build scalable inventory management, shipment tracking, and materials planning processes.  

• Mitigate transportation, customs, geopolitical, and logistics risks that could impact manufacturing or customer commitments.  

Manufacturing & Project Delivery Support 

• Partner closely with Engineering, Product, Manufacturing, and Project Delivery teams to support standardization and design-for-manufacturing initiatives.  

• Ensure procurement schedules align with manufacturing and project delivery milestones.  

• Support scaling of modular technologies platforms and new product introductions.  

• Resolve supplier and operational issues impacting project schedules, cost, or quality.  

• Maintain close engagement with operational teams to ensure execution excellence as the business scales.  

Team Building & Organizational Development 

• Build and lead a high-performing Supply Chain & Logistics organization capable of supporting significant future growth.  

• Recruit, mentor, and develop supply chain, procurement, planning, and logistics talent globally.  

• Establish scalable operational rhythms and cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, Finance, and Operations teams.  

• Foster a culture of accountability, urgency, operational excellence, and ownership.  

• Balance executive leadership responsibilities with a willingness to remain close to operational execution.  

Commercial & Financial Leadership 

• Own procurement spend, supplier performance, savings initiatives, and operational cost management.  

• Support forecasting, demand planning, and working capital optimization initiatives.  

• Monitor market trends, pricing movements, supplier capacity, and macro supply chain risks.  

• Partner closely with Finance and FP&A teams on cash flow planning, procurement forecasting, and cost visibility initiatives.  

What you’ll need

Required 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, Construction Management, or a related discipline.  

• 12+ years of progressive experience across supply chain, sourcing, procurement, logistics, manufacturing, or operations leadership.  

• Significant experience within modular technologies, data center infrastructure, mission-critical facilities, industrial manufacturing, energy infrastructure, or advanced technology hardware sectors.  

• Proven experience sourcing major electrical, mechanical, cooling, fabricated, or infrastructure systems.  

• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier relationship management experience.  

• Demonstrated success operating within high-growth, fast-paced, entrepreneurial businesses.  

• Executive-level leadership capability combined with a highly hands-on operational approach.  

• Strong builder mentality with the ability to create structure, teams, and scalable processes from the ground up.  

Preferred 

• Based in Houston, Texas, or able to maintain a regular presence in Houston.  

• Experience supporting modular data centers, prefabricated infrastructure, power systems, liquid cooling technologies, or AI infrastructure platforms.  

• Existing supplier network across data center, power, cooling, manufacturing, industrial, or modular infrastructure sectors.  

• Experience supporting hyperscale, colocation, AI, or mission-critical infrastructure projects.  

• Familiarity with next-generation cooling and AI infrastructure technologies.  

• APICS, CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent certifications preferred. 

What we offer

• Attractive compensation package reflecting your expertise and experience.

• Medical Insurance Plan.

• 401k Employee volunteer contribution Plan.

• A great work environment characterized by friendliness, international diversity, flexibility, and a hybrid-friendly approach.

• You´ll be part of a fast-growing scale-up with a mission to make a positive impact, offering an exciting career evolution.

Our job titles may span more than one job level. The actual base pay is dependent on a number of factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands.

Our inclusive responsibility

Submer is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.