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About the Role

The Vice President of Supplier Ecosystem Readiness will serve as the primary architect for connecting small, mid-sized, and historically underserved businesses to semiconductor-related construction and supply chain contracts. This position offers an unparalleled opportunity for an economic development professional to ensure New York State's historic semiconductor growth translates to real opportunities for New Yorkers. The role will oversee a Syracuse-based center and a strategic portfolio of initiatives focused on supplier readiness, service delivery, and market integration, bridging the gap between small businesses and global supply chains to create generational wealth-building opportunities.

Responsibilities

Build and launch the flagship center as a statewide engine for supplier readiness and market access.
Design the organizational structure, service delivery model, and staffing plan for the center.
Recruit, mentor, and lead a lean, high-performing team to execute outreach and data-driven market interventions.
Serve as the primary point of contact for coordination between ESD and local Economic Development Organizations to ensure supplier readiness efforts are strategically aligned.
Work with partners to integrate existing ESD tools like SSBCI capital access and bonding assistance directly into the Center’s workflow.
Develop a NYS semi-industry readiness standard that Prime contractors can trust.
Oversee the deployment of targeted, high-impact capacity-building initiatives to shift businesses from 'interested' to 'bid-ready'.
Actively bridge the gap between the procurement needs of anchor companies, prime contractors, with the capabilities of NYS suppliers.
Convert complex industry requirements into clear readiness pathways for local firms.
Aggregate 'ground-truth' data from the field to advocate for and help ensure NY firms are actually being seen and utilized.
Drive measurable outcomes: number of firms ready, number connected, and number successfully contracting.
Establish and manage high-impact relationships with anchor companies, primes, and ecosystem partners.
Implement and manage a robust CRM-driven system to track pipeline, readiness progression, and outcomes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Some in-state travel and flexibility for off-hours work are required.

Requirements

Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
Experience: 7+ years of experience in economic development, supply chain, small business growth, or related fields.
Experience preferably with exposure to advanced manufacturing, construction, or semiconductor ecosystems.
Experience working with or alongside procurement, contracting, or supplier ecosystems.
Significant leadership experience with proven ability to build partnerships, lead teams, manage cross-functional initiatives, and drive measurable outcomes.
Experience launching or scaling programs tied to real economic or commercial outcomes.
An entrepreneur with proven track record of taking complex, high-stakes initiatives from white-paper concepts to operational success.
Ability to operate effectively at the intersection of public sector, industry, and small business.
Strong relationship management skills with the ability to translate engagement into action and outcomes.
Data-driven approach, with experience using CRM or pipeline tools to track progress and performance.
Ability to operate in ambiguity and bring structure, urgency, and accountability.
Ability to engage effectively with both technical industry stakeholders and small business operators.
Demonstrated ability to identify barriers and then engineer ways around them.
Proven track record of converting complex industrial opportunities into tangible commercial outcomes and contracts secured by New York businesses.
Familiarity with public programs such as MWBE, SBA, and SSBCI is preferred.
Experience supporting underrepresented businesses in accessing contracting opportunities is preferred.
Fluency in Spanish or another language commonly spoken in local business communities is preferred.

Skills

Economic Development
Supply Chain Management
Small Business Growth
Advanced Manufacturing
Construction
Semiconductor Ecosystems
Procurement
Contracting
Supplier Ecosystems
Leadership
Partnership Building
Team Management
Cross-functional Initiative Management
Outcome Driven
Program Launching
Program Scaling
Public Sector Engagement
Industry Engagement
Small Business Engagement
Relationship Management
Data Analysis
CRM Tools
Pipeline Management
Ambiguity Navigation
Structure Implementation
Urgency Driving
Accountability
Technical Stakeholder Engagement
Small Business Operator Engagement
Barrier Identification
Problem Solving
Commercial Outcome Conversion
Contract Negotiation
MWBE Programs
SBA Programs
SSBCI Programs
Underrepresented Business Support
Spanish Fluency
Multilingual Communication

Location

Syracuse

Work Type

In-office presence required
Hybrid work schedules may be possible

Experience Level

7+ years of experience in economic development, supply chain, small business growth, or related fields
Significant leadership experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in business, Economic Development, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field

About the Company

With over $124 billion in new investments announced since 2022, New York State is now home to the nation’s fastest-growing semiconductor manufacturing hub.
Situated at the forefront of New York State’s historic semiconductor growth.

Equal Opportunity

Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.