Director of Supply Chain Development
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Description
JOB TITLE: Director of Supply Chain Development
DIVISION: NIX Industrial
LOCATION: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX or Southern Indiana | Frequent Travel Required
DIVISION: NIX Industrial
LOCATION: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX or Southern Indiana | Frequent Travel Required
What You Will Do:
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.
How You Will Do It:
Supplier & Subcontractor Development
- Identify, research, and establish relationships with structural steel fabricators, manufacturers, suppliers, and subcontractors capable of supporting NIX Industrial's expanding data center business.
- Develop a reliable network of qualified fabrication partners throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth region and other strategic markets.
- Evaluate potential suppliers and subcontractors based on fabrication capabilities, available production capacity, equipment, workforce, quality standards, financial stability, reliability, and delivery performance.
- Conduct facility visits and capability assessments to determine whether potential partners can meet project specifications, production requirements, and customer expectations.
- Negotiate competitive pricing, production schedules, capacity commitments, and long-term supplier and subcontractor agreements.
- Establish strategic partnerships that provide dependable access to additional fabrication capacity during periods of increased customer demand.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key supplier and subcontractor contacts.
- Monitor supplier performance, address quality or delivery concerns, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Identify potential supply chain risks and develop alternative sourcing strategies to minimize production disruptions.
- Maintain an understanding of structural steel market conditions, supplier capabilities, production costs, and available industry capacity.
Dallas-Fort Worth Facility Development
- Support the establishment, development, and operational launch of NIX Industrial's new Dallas-Fort Worth fabrication facility, scheduled to begin operations in early 2027.
- Work closely with company leadership to develop the supplier relationships, subcontractor network, and production resources necessary to support the new operation.
- Assist in evaluating regional fabrication capabilities, vendor availability, and potential strategic partnerships.
- Coordinate with operations leadership to identify production capacity requirements, equipment needs, and operational readiness priorities.
- Help establish processes and procedures for coordinating work between the Texas facility, existing NIX Industrial locations, and external fabrication partners.
- Support the development of a reliable regional supply chain capable of meeting the demands of large-scale data center construction projects.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reduce production constraints, and support long-term growth in the Texas market.
- Assist with integrating the new facility into NIX Industrial's existing production, project management, and supply chain operations.
Program & Production Capacity Management
- Coordinate production capacity and project readiness across internal NIX Industrial facilities and external suppliers and subcontractors.
- Work with sales, estimating, project management, and operations teams to evaluate project requirements and determine available production resources.
- Assist in developing production and sourcing strategies for large-scale structural steel fabrication programs.
- Evaluate upcoming project demands and identify potential production bottlenecks, capacity shortages, or scheduling conflicts.
- Develop solutions to address capacity limitations through internal production adjustments, subcontracting, or additional supplier partnerships.
- Support the development of standardized processes for project planning, supplier coordination, capacity reporting, and program execution.
- Monitor project progress and coordinate with internal and external partners to support quality, schedule, and delivery expectations.
- Help establish performance measurements and reporting processes for supplier capacity, production commitments, and project readiness.
- Communicate potential risks, delays, and resource constraints to company leadership and appropriate project stakeholders.
- Support the successful execution of multiple large-scale projects while maintaining strong coordination between departments and business partners.
Customer Relationships & Business Development
- Build and maintain professional relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers, subcontractors, and other strategic industry partners.
- Support NIX Industrial's business development efforts by identifying opportunities to expand fabrication capacity and strengthen supply chain capabilities.
- Participate in customer meetings, supplier discussions, and strategic planning sessions involving project requirements, production capabilities, and long-term partnerships.
- Work closely with sales and estimating teams to evaluate the feasibility of new project opportunities based on available internal and external production capacity.
- Assist in developing solutions that align customer needs with NIX Industrial's fabrication capabilities and supplier network.
- Represent NIX Industrial professionally during supplier visits, customer meetings, industry events, and business development activities.
- Develop an understanding of customer expectations and industry trends within the growing data center construction market.
- Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships that support long-term business growth and customer relationships.
Leadership, Communication & Strategic Planning
- Collaborate directly with executive leadership to support strategic growth initiatives, supplier development, and operational expansion.
- Provide regular updates regarding supplier relationships, available fabrication capacity, project readiness, and potential business opportunities.
- Develop and recommend strategies to improve supply chain reliability, production flexibility, and long-term capacity planning.
- Coordinate across multiple departments and locations to ensure clear communication and alignment of project priorities.
- Take ownership of assigned initiatives and independently manage relationships, negotiations, and project responsibilities.
- Identify opportunities to improve existing processes, strengthen partnerships, and increase overall operational effectiveness.
- Maintain a strong commitment to quality, accountability, professionalism, and NIX Industrial's core values.
- Support additional strategic initiatives and responsibilities as business needs evolve.
The Position Requires:
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.
At Nix, we strive to ensure that our team members work in a safe and enjoyable environment. Since 1902, Nix has existed as a family-owned and operated business, and we continue this rich history and long tradition today by promoting a family-centered culture. We strongly believe the most valuable asset to our company is our team members. This team is led by a management group who works to seek maximum efficiency and quality by empowering each member.
Health Plans • Paid Holidays • Paid Vacations • 401K • Life Insurance • Structured Bonus Plans