Silicon · 2 days ago
Client Partner – Defense & Critical Materials
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior LevelSilicon assists defense contractors in securing critical materials for national security and advanced manufacturing. They are hiring a Client Partner to manage senior relationships with large U.S. defense contractors, focusing on building trusted relationships and executing sourcing and delivery outcomes.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Managing Silicon’s relationships with large U.S. defense contractors and advanced manufacturing clients
Building trusted client relationships and understanding materials requirements
Working closely with sourcing and logistics teams to structure and execute solutions
Owning the full lifecycle from initial client engagement through sourcing, commercial execution, delivery, and client sign-off
Proactively managing issues to ensure client satisfaction and repeat business
Qualification
Required
Background in business development in management consulting, supply chain consulting or related fields, with experience working on complex industrial or technical client problems
Strong ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, including engineering, procurement, and program teams
Demonstrated problem-solving capability with commercial judgment and accountability for outcomes
Comfort working with technical specifications, supply chain constraints, and ambiguous requirements
Ability to manage client engagements and execution end-to-end, not just sales activity
Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical and commercial requirements into actionable solutions
Preferred
Degree or background in chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, or a related technical discipline
Experience in defense, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or regulated industries
Experience transitioning from consulting into industry or client-facing roles
Company
Silicon
Silicon is an AI-native sourcing company focused on the physical building blocks of the future — from rare earths and strategic metals to high-performance AI hardware and compute infrastructure.
Founded in 2025
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase