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Hyper

Venture capital empowering startups with resources

Supply Chain Specialist - New Product Introduction

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRichmond, VA, USA$75k - $95k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is required.
  • At least five years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or sourcing within the power distribution, electrical infrastructure, or energy solutions industry is required.
  • Strong understanding of power quality and distribution components, including uninterruptible power supply systems, surge protection devices, switchgear, transformers, and backup power solutions is required.
  • Experience with enterprise resource planning or material requirements planning systems, such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent, and procurement best practices is required.
  • Ability to manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and execute sourcing strategies is required.
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements for electrical components and energy solutions, including UL, CE, RoHS, REACH, and IEEE, is required.
  • Project management experience supporting new product launches in a manufacturing environment is required.

Responsibilities

  • Source and procure materials, components, and equipment required for new product introduction initiatives in power distribution, electrical infrastructure, and power quality solutions.
  • Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers that meet new product introduction requirements while ensuring competitive pricing and supply stability.
  • Negotiate pricing, contracts, and lead times with suppliers for prototype and production phases.
  • Support early supplier involvement in product development to ensure manufacturability, cost efficiency, and scalability.
  • Develop sourcing strategies for electrical components, power control systems, and backup power solutions used in industrial and commercial applications.
  • Act as a liaison between engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure a smooth transition from new product introduction to mass production.
  • Implement best practices in supply chain management, procurement, and supplier qualification for power quality and distribution solutions.

About the Company

Hyper

Venture capital empowering startups with resources

Hyper acts as a venture-focused partner for modern startups, offering more than money. It provides access to a community, distribution channels, mentorship, talent recruitment, and fundraising support to help startups grow. How it works: Hyper connects startups with a network of mentors and peers, helps them spread their product through distribution partnerships, supports hands-on mentorship programs, assists in finding top talent, and guides fundraising efforts. Difference from competitors: Unlike funds that only provide capital, Hyper offers ongoing hands-on support and a strong network across community, distribution, and talent, giving startups practical help to scale. Goal: To help startups succeed and grow by supplying the resources and network they need beyond cash.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
$79.6M
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
2020

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