Director of Supply Chain Development

Director Of Supply Chain Development

The Director Of Supply Chain Development will play a critical leadership role in supporting NIX Industrial's continued growth in the data center market and the establishment of our new Dallas-Fort Worth fabrication facility, scheduled to begin operations in early 2027. This position will focus primarily on developing, expanding, and managing a strong network of structural steel suppliers, fabricators, and subcontractors capable of supporting large-scale data center construction projects.

The Director will be responsible for identifying and evaluating potential partners, negotiating long-term production capacity commitments, and establishing strategic relationships that support reliable production, competitive pricing, quality, and on-time delivery. In addition to supplier and subcontractor development, this position will support the operational launch of our new Texas facility, coordinate production capacity across multiple NIX Industrial locations and external partners, and help establish standardized processes for managing large-scale projects.

The ideal candidate will bring significant experience in structural steel fabrication, industrial manufacturing, supply chain development, and strategic business relationships. This individual must be comfortable working independently, traveling frequently, negotiating with business partners, and collaborating closely with executive leadership, operations, sales, estimating, and project management teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supplier & Subcontractor Development
• Dallas-Fort Worth Facility Development
• Program & Production Capacity Management
• Customer Relationships & Business Development
• Leadership, Communication & Strategic Planning

Required Qualifications:

• Significant leadership experience in structural steel fabrication, industrial manufacturing, construction supply chains, or a closely related industry.
• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication processes, production capabilities, manufacturing operations, and supplier requirements.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, developing, and managing strategic supplier and subcontractor relationships.
• Proven ability to negotiate business agreements, pricing structures, production commitments, and long-term partnerships.
• Experience coordinating complex projects or programs involving multiple facilities, suppliers, subcontractors, or production teams.
• Strong understanding of production capacity planning, project scheduling, and manufacturing resource requirements.
• Ability to evaluate supplier capabilities, identify operational risks, and develop practical solutions to production challenges.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to make informed decisions involving cost, capacity, quality, and delivery.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadership, operations management, sales, estimating, and project management teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, including overnight travel, to visit customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and NIX Industrial facilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting data center construction, large-scale industrial construction, or similar complex fabrication programs.
• Established relationships with structural steel fabricators, contractors, manufacturers, or suppliers in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
• Experience developing and expanding supplier or subcontractor networks across multiple geographic markets.
• Previous involvement in launching, expanding, or supporting manufacturing facilities.
• Experience coordinating production capacity across multiple manufacturing locations or external fabrication partners.
• Background in industrial sales, strategic account management, business development, or customer relationship management.
• Experience negotiating long-term manufacturing capacity agreements or strategic supply chain partnerships.
• Familiarity with structural steel industry standards, fabrication quality requirements, and large-scale construction schedules.
• Experience developing standardized processes, performance measurements, and reporting systems for complex manufacturing or supply chain operations.

Location & Travel Requirements:

• Position may be based in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area or Southern Indiana.
• Frequent travel will be required to support supplier development, customer relationships, project coordination, and the establishment of the new Texas facility.
• Overnight travel should be expected.
• Must be comfortable working across multiple facilities, geographic regions, and business partners.