Manager, Supply Chain & Vendor Strategy

Location: Remote

Department: Operations

Reports to: VP of Operations

Salary: 120K - 150K

About Haven Energy

Haven is on a mission to accelerate the clean energy transition by deploying and aggregating solar + battery storage systems. Through partnerships with utilities, EPCs, non-profits, and government agencies, we install distributed energy resources (DERs) at residential and small commercial sites to build virtual power plants (VPPs) at scale. We operate two business units, Direct and Channel, that address the needs of our partners and end consumers. We’re building a team of passionate, pragmatic problem-solvers who are committed to making clean energy simple, equitable, and reliable for everyone.

The Senior Manager, Supply Chain & Vendor Strategy will be a foundational leader in designing Haven’s supply network and partner ecosystem. This person will own procurement execution today while building scalable vendor programs, including installer recruitment, onboarding, and end-to-end operational support, as Haven grows.

About the Role

Haven Energy is seeking a highly organized, strategic, and relationship-oriented supply chain leader to oversee procurement, logistics, vendor strategy, and partner management across our rapidly expanding solar + storage operations.

This role blends hands-on execution with strategic program development, covering everything from sourcing hardware to building the installer and distribution networks that support customers from site survey through installation and inspection.

You will collaborate closely with Operations, Finance, Digital, and Channel teams to ensure Haven has the right partners, materials, and delivery systems in place, on time, at the right cost, and with exceptional reliability.

What You’ll Do

Supply Chain & Procurement Ownership

- 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

Vendor Strategy & Ecosystem Development

- 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.

Distribution Partner Management

- 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.

Strategic Supply Chain Development

- 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.

Contracting, Negotiation & Compliance

- 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.

Team & Organizational Development

- 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.

What You’ll Bring

- 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.

- California market experience is strongly preferred.

Nice to Have

- Degree or certification in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Engineering (e.g., APICS, CPSM, PMP)

- Background working in a startup or high-growth environment, where speed, adaptability, and ownership are critical.

- Familiarity with OEM vendor networks such as FranklinWH, Tesla, Enphase, or SolarEdge.

- Experience in C&I solar and battery hardware and procurement

Why Join Haven Energy

- Play a foundational role in building the supply chain and vendor ecosystem of a mission-driven, high-growth climate tech startup.

- Help homeowners take control of their energy and accelerate the clean energy transition.

- Join a collaborative, high-trust team where ownership and initiative are encouraged.

- Benefit from competitive compensation, equity, and full benefits.

- Grow into future leadership as the organization scales.

Want to shape the vendor ecosystem that fuels the clean energy transition? Help us build the partnerships and infrastructure behind a more resilient grid.