VP, Supplier Ecosystem Readiness, GO-SEMI

Vice President Of Supplier Ecosystem Readiness

* Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.

* This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.

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

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. 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. Situated at the forefront of New York State's historic semiconductor growth, this position offers an unparalleled opportunity for an economic development professional to ensure this moment translates to real opportunities for New Yorkers.

This role will oversee a Syracuse-based center and a strategic portfolio of initiatives focused on supplier readiness, service delivery, and market integration. The successful candidate will ensure that businesses across New York State can successfully transition from initial interest to contract-ready participation in major projects, including Micron's unprecedented $100 billion investment in Central New York. By bridging the gap between small businesses and global supply chains, this role serves as a primary vehicle within state government for connecting local entrepreneurs to long-term, generational wealth-building opportunities.

The Vice President of Supplier Ecosystem Readiness will lead the creation of a first-of-its-kind center and virtual platform to identify, prepare, and connect New York businesses to real contracting opportunities across the semiconductor supply chain and construction ecosystem. This position is about building a pipeline of contract-ready firms and converting opportunities into economic outcomes. The Vice President is an ecosystem builder who will design, launch, and lead the first-of-its-kind business readiness center, an agile engine designed to fast-track local businesses into the semiconductor supply chain, including fab construction.

This position will work directly with industry leaders, prime contractors, and local enterprises to identify procurement gaps, remove barriers to entry, and translate massive economic investments into signed contracts for New York businesses—with a passionate focus on uplifting economically disadvantaged and underrepresented enterprises.

Key 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 (including business engagement professionals) to execute out-of-the-box outreach and data-driven market interventions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for coordination between ESD and local Economic Development Organizations and resources to ensure supplier readiness efforts are not duplicated and are strategically aligned to collaborate and move firms through the pipeline.
• Work with partners to integrate existing ESD tools like SSBCI (State Small Business Credit Initiative) capital access and bonding assistance directly into the Center's workflow so businesses are both prepared and financially positioned.
• Develop a NYS semi-industry readiness standard that Prime contractors can trust.
• Oversee the deployment of targeted, high-impact capacity-building initiatives. Shift businesses from "interested" to "bid-ready" through rapid interventions in financial structuring (credit, bonding), certifications, back-office optimization, and bidding strategies.
• Actively bridge the gap between the procurement needs of anchor companies (e.g., Micron), prime contractors, with the capabilities of NYS suppliers.
• Convert complex industry requirements into clear readiness pathways (financial, operational, certification, and procurement readiness)…