Global Supply Chain Manager

Optivolt•San Francisco, CA

21h•$160,000 - $220,000

About The Position

As Global Supply Chain Manager at Optivolt, you will build the supply base that enables the company to scale intelligent solar hardware globally. You will own strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier development, cost reduction, and material availability across engineering builds and commercial production. The position combines strategic judgment with hands-on execution and requires close partnership with engineering and manufacturing.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
Experience sourcing electronic components and managing hardware suppliers.
Demonstrated success negotiating agreements and reducing BOM costs.
Understanding of lead times, inventory, material requirements, and production schedules.
Experience working directly with international suppliers and contract manufacturers.
Strong spreadsheet, analysis, and ERP skills.
Ability to prioritize independently and travel internationally when required.
Willingness to work extended hours as needed to support critical milestones.
Must be based in San Francisco, California.

Nice To Haves

Background in semiconductors, power electronics, solar, automotive, or consumer electronics.
Experience building relationships with suppliers and contract manufacturers.
Experience scaling from prototype to high-volume production.
Knowledge of tariffs, customs, domestic content, and international trade.

Responsibilities

Own sourcing and procurement of semiconductors, PCBAs, mechanical components, assemblies, and finished goods.
Identify, qualify, negotiate with, and manage domestic and international suppliers and manufacturers.
Develop sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, lead times, capacity, and continuity of supply.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, tooling, capacity reservations, and supply agreements.
Own BOM cost analysis, cost-down plans, supplier scorecards, and sourcing alternatives.
Develop material planning, demand forecasts, inventory strategies, and procurement processes.
Coordinate supply for prototype, pilot, and production builds with engineering and manufacturing.
Mitigate component shortages, single-source risks, tariffs, logistics issues, and geopolitical exposure.
Partner with engineering on design-to-cost and component selection.
Participate in on-call support for customers.