Global Supply Manager

Terabase Energy•Berkeley, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

At Terabase Energy, we believe that digitalization and automation will drive the next wave of innovation and cost reduction in large scale solar. To fully unlock the potential of this opportunity, Terabase is developing an interconnected software and construction automation platform. We work alongside project developers, owners, and engineering & construction firms to support the design, optimization, and construction of huge solar projects around the world. Our team is a blend of solar industry veterans and newbies, thought-leaders, dreamers, software, electrical and mechanical engineers, coders, product managers, project managers, and sales and marketing professionals. We are based in Northern California, with several other offices in the United States and around the world. If all this piques your interest, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or related field
5–10 years in sourcing or supply management, with at least 3 years as a global supply manager, category manager, or program manager
Experience supporting manufacturing and R&D operations
Proven experience negotiating and managing MSAs and SOWs with technology vendors
Strong commercial and analytical skills, including TCO and should-cost modeling
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
ERP proficiency and strong Excel skills; NetSuite experience preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience establishing FAT and SAT processes
Background in high-mix manufacturing, automation, or greenfield factory environments
Familiarity with First Principles thinking and problem-solving approaches
Professional certifications such as CPSM, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma

Responsibilities

Ensure critical materials are available to meet manufacturing and field deployment schedules. Own supply continuity, shortage mitigation, and recovery planning.
Lock supply plans for factory ramps and field deployments. Track critical hardware with committed dates and escalation paths.
Build and execute multi-year sourcing strategies aligned with product and engineering roadmaps.
Run competitive events and direct negotiations for MSAs, pricing, capacity, and SLAs. Drive total cost of ownership, warranty terms, and service levels.
Qualify and manage suppliers on cost, OTIF, quality, and reliability. Lead corrective actions and capacity scaling.
Partner with Engineering on specifications, BOMs, and design-to-cost initiatives. Ensure manufacturability and lead time feasibility.
Own MSAs, SOWs, and continuity planning. Build dual-source strategies and mitigate supply risk.
Develop cost models and benchmark supplier pricing and integrator structures.
Maintain accurate ERP data and ensure compliance with relevant standards and import/export requirements.