Construction Materials Procurement & Supply Chain Lead

Job description

ABOUT US Reframe Systems is a Physical AI and robotics company on a mission to make high-performance housing attainable and abundant in the communities where people want to live. Through our vertically integrated delivery model and highly automated microfactories, we deliver climate-resilient homes and buildings with greater speed and predictability than traditional construction. Our volumetric modular buildings are produced in our Andover, MA microfactory, with a growing pipeline across North America and a new microfactory on the way. We are building a system that balances repeatability with site-responsive design, enabling homes adaptable to each site, community, and customer need. Our cross-disciplinary team brings together architecture, robotics, design engineering, software, factory operations, and field delivery to change how housing gets delivered. We’re reimagining the future of housing through a smarter and more sustainable system that empowers people to live better. Come build it with us. THE ROLE We’re hiring a Construction Materials Procurement & Supply Chain Lead to own the flow of materials from design decision to installation, across both the factory and the field. This is a player–coach role. You will roll up your sleeves to run a lot of the day‑to‑day work (RFQs, POs, expedites, supplier management) for active single- and multi-family residential projects. In parallel, design the simple, reliable procurement and inventory system that future projects and factories can run on. REQUIREMENTS - Make sure materials never stall the schedule - Own material availability for both factory and jobsite, from permit set through installation. - Build and run a clear playbook for long‑lead items so projects are not delayed by materials. - Reduce stockouts in kitting and on the floor by setting and managing min/max levels and reorder logic for stocked parts. - Build the procurement & inventory “operating system” - Turn today’s bill of materials, purchase logs, and ad‑hoc processes into a documented, teachable process that goes from permit set → BOM → RFQs → POs → receiving → kitting → project closeout. - Consult with software and finance teams on our bill of materials and materials data standards: part numbering, stock vs off‑the‑shelf rules, and how BOMs must be structured to be procurable and traceable. - Stand up a simple but robust inventory tracking approach using Google Sheets + QuickBooks + existing tools, and use it as the basis for future ERP / WMS requirements. - Lead supplier strategy for construction materials - Source and manage suppliers for structural lumber, sheathing, windows, doors, cabinets, MEP equipment, finishes, and other construction materials – for both factory and field. - Negotiate pricing, terms, and programs; launch 2–3 strategic supplier relationships in high‑impact categories (e.g., windows, cabinets, structural lumber). - Decide when to buy‑to‑job versus buy‑to‑stock, balancing cash, space, and risk. - Be embedded with designers, engineers, and operations - Work closely with cross-functional teams to connect material choices to cost, lead‑time, installation effort, and supply‑risk. - Propose and analyze material alternatives and supplier options; co‑decide on changes that affect building systems, permitting, or installation. - Partner with Factory Operations, Production, and Site Operations to ensure material plans actually work on the floor and on site. - Shape our future systems - Translate real‑world workflows into clear requirements for a future ERP / WMS, in partnership with Software Teams and Finance. - Act as the primary operational stakeholder when we evaluate and implement more advanced systems in the next 1–2 years. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE IN YOUR FIRST YEAR - Projects hit key milestones without material‑driven delays. - A working procurement + inventory playbook is in place and used by the team. - We have a clear, accurate view of inventory and material spend that can be used in internal reviews and board discussions. - At least 2–3 strategic supplier programs are live with measurable improvements in cost, lead‑time, or reliability. QUALIFICATIONS - 7–12+ years in supply chain, procurement, or inventory roles in: - Construction, modular/off‑site construction, building products, or adjacent manufacturing. - You’ve been both: - The person doing the work – running RFQs, placing POs, managing suppliers, fixing stockouts. - The person designing or significantly upgrading the processes and data structures behind that work. - You’ve lived through at least one ERP / WMS implementation or major upgrade as the operations or supply‑chain lead customer. - You are comfortable starting with scrappy tools (Sheets, QuickBooks, basic databases) and using them to design the next level of system, not the other way around. - You like writing things down: checklists, runbooks, processes, and standards that others can follow. - You collaborate well with: - Designers and engineers who care about performance and constructability. - Factory and field leaders who care about throughput and predictability. - Finance and Tech teams who need clear, specific requirements. BONUS IF YOU HAVE: - Experience in volumetric modular, panelized building, or factory‑based construction. - Familiarity with light‑wood framing, building envelope systems, and MEP equipment. - Experience with project‑based costing and connecting material usage to project economics. - Prior work in a startup or high‑growth environment where you had to build systems while delivering against live projects. Reframe Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you believe you have the skills to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet 100% of the listed requirements. At this time, we are only considering candidates who are authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.