Head of Procurement

American Terawatt is building a new industrial electric grid for the United States. Delivering on our projects means developing an exceptional supply chain. We design and deploy advanced power transmission systems, serving large industrial loads, hundreds of megawatts at a time. Our systems deliver electric power to everything from frontier AI datacenters to highly automated manufacturing, refineries, mines, and more. The backbone of American Terawatt’s network is based on long-distance HVDC transmission, anchored by software-defined ‘Macrogrids’ which actively manage local transmission between generation, storage, and loads. The Role As Head of Procurement at American Terawatt, you will: Partner closely with engineering to define and iterate on requirements as supply conditions change. You should understand specs well enough to know when an alternative component works and when a design needs to change to hold the timeline. Secure hardware supply at scale — transformers, switchgear, batteries, and all other transmission hardware needed for individual sites and the broader HVDC network. Negotiate favorable terms with vendors on deposits, payment, delivery, and more. Keep delivery timelines on track, finding creative workarounds to issues as they arise. Experience This is a senior role requiring prior engineering and procurement experience. Required Experience Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or other relevant engineering discipline. 7+ years of hands-on commercial experience in engineering, with a proven track record of contributing to successful projects. Demonstrated experience in successfully sourcing components at commercial scale, including negotiating with major equipment vendors. Preferred Experience Direct experience sourcing long-lead-time equipment for the energy industry. Familiarity with HVDC systems or high-voltage transmission hardware. Experience with international sourcing and logistics. Background in a high-growth or startup environments. Contract management experience, particularly with milestone-based delivery and penalty clauses. Familiarity with utility-scale battery storage procurement Position Details This position reports directly to the CTO Compensation and Benefits Compensation: Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including salary and equity participation. Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including 75% coverage for dependents and spouses. Wellness: Up to $300/month reimbursement for gym and wellness expenses, or Bay Club membership for SF-based employees. Meals: Lunch provided daily when working from the office. Time off: Unlimited PTO with manager approval, plus company-wide office closures for one week in June and one week in December. Additional perks: Apple laptop provided, convenient SF office near the Embarcadero and public transit, and employee contribution 401(k) program.