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Haven Energy · 13 hours ago

Manager, Supply Chain & Vendor Strategy

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $150K/yr

10+ years exp

Haven Energy is on a mission to accelerate the clean energy transition by deploying and aggregating solar + battery storage systems. The Senior Manager, Supply Chain & Vendor Strategy will oversee procurement, logistics, vendor strategy, and partner management across the company's solar and storage operations, blending hands-on execution with strategic program development.

Renewable EnergyService IndustrySolar

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing, purchasing, forecasting, and delivery coordination for solar + battery equipment across Haven’s project portfolio

Develop and manage inventory practices that support just-in-time delivery and distributed field operations

Maintain clear reporting on pricing, spend, fulfillment, delivery performance, and supplier service levels

Develop strategies and tactics to drive down hardware and labor costs over time. Work with finance and operations teams to implement cost savings strategies

Design and execute Haven’s vendor strategy, including recruitment, evaluation, onboarding, and ongoing lifecycle metrics management of installation contractors, logistics providers, and service vendors

Build onboarding frameworks and performance standards that support vendors from site survey through inspection, ensuring consistent quality and operational excellence

Partner closely with Field Operations and CX to standardize workflows and provide vendor support and training as the network grows

Manage distribution relationships across regions, ensuring equipment availability, allocation, drop-ship accuracy, and delivery timeliness

Develop scalable processes with distributors for inventory planning, shipment troubleshooting, and cost optimization

Collaborate with leadership to build Haven’s long-term supply chain architecture, systems, and policies

Drive component standardization (modules, inverters, batteries, BOS) and ensure alignment with design, pricing, and field readiness

Identify risks, constraints, and operational inefficiencies, recommending improvements that increase reliability and reduce cost across the supply chain

Lead negotiations with OEMs, distributors, logistics partners, and installation vendors to secure favorable pricing, availability, and terms

Support ITC procurement strategy, including FEOC compliance, domestic content documentation, and start-of-construction requirements

As Haven scales, help onboard and mentor future supply chain and vendor-management hires

Champion cross-functional collaboration and foster a culture of operational excellence

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementVendor ManagementProcurement StrategyNegotiation SkillsResidential Solar ExperienceEnergy Storage KnowledgeCross-Functional LeadershipTeam DevelopmentOperational ExcellenceCalifornia Market KnowledgeOEM Vendor FamiliarityC&I Solar ExperienceCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingAdaptability

Required

10+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, vendor management, or strategic sourcing, with at least 5 years in residential solar or energy storage

Demonstrated success building or managing installer/contractor networks and supporting distributed field operations

Strong technical understanding of residential solar + storage hardware, component standards, and vendor landscape

Experience negotiating with OEMs, distributors, and installation partners

Background managing vendor quality, cost control, and performance programs

Excellent communication, relationship-building, and cross-functional leadership skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment