Vice President, Supplier Ecosystem Readiness

Job overview

The Vice President, Supplier Ecosystem Readiness role requires in-office presence in Syracuse, NY; hybrid schedules may be possible based on duties and policy. Compensation is $140,000–$150,000 per year. The role supports New York State’s semiconductor growth and supplier-readiness efforts. The position builds and leads a center and virtual platform that prepares New York businesses to participate in semiconductor supply-chain and construction contracts. It connects suppliers with industry and procurement opportunities, develops readiness pathways, and tracks measurable contracting outcomes.

What you'll do

• Build and launch a statewide supplier-readiness center
• design its structure, service model, and staffing plan
• recruit and lead a team
• coordinate with economic development organizations
• integrate capital access and bonding assistance
• develop an industry readiness standard
• oversee capacity-building initiatives
• connect suppliers with anchor companies and prime contractors
• gather field data
• manage partner relationships and a CRM-driven pipeline
• drive measurable readiness and contracting outcomes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

supplier ecosystem readiness

vice president

economic development

semiconductor supply chain

supplier readiness

small business growth

procurement

contracting

crm pipeline

syracuse ny

empire state

$140k–$150k per year

hybrid may be possible

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role will establish a first-of-its-kind supplier-readiness center and requires some in-state travel and flexibility for off-hours work.

About the employer

Empire State is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of General Economic Programs. Sector: 92.