Staff/Senior Staff Global Supply Manager - PCBA
About The Position
Heron Power is a startup developing power electronics for the grid, including converters that connect large-scale renewables, storage, and loads. The Staff/Senior Staff Global Supply Manager - PCBA will lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for printed circuit boards, printed circuit board assemblies, and related electronics manufacturing services supporting the Heron Link solid-state transformer platform. The role develops sourcing strategies across PCB fabrication and electronics manufacturing partners to achieve competitive costs, strong supplier performance, manufacturing readiness, and reliable production capacity. Working with Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, NPI, Manufacturing, Finance, and Supply Chain leadership, the manager will help establish a scalable electronics supply chain for product development and production growth. Scope and responsibilities will scale with the candidate’s experience.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement supporting electronics manufacturing.
- Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
- Deep category knowledge of PCB fabrication, PCBA manufacturing, and/or electronics manufacturing services (EMS).
- Experience managing PCB/PCBA suppliers, including manufacturing costs, supplier qualification, and production ramp.
- Strong negotiation, should-cost analysis, BOM costing, and contract management skills.
- Experience partnering with electrical engineering, manufacturing, finance, and NPI teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, often with short notice.
Nice To Haves
- Experience sourcing high-reliability PCBAs for power electronics, industrial controls, EVs, or energy storage systems.
- Knowledge of SMT, soldering, reflow, AOI, X-ray inspection, ICT/FCT, and PCBA manufacturing processes.
- Experience managing EMS providers and contract manufacturers through NPI and high-volume production.
- Familiarity with PCB fabrication processes, electronic component supply chains, and IPC standards.
- Strong data analysis and visualization skills, such as Tableau or Power BI.
Responsibilities
- Define and own category strategies for PCB fabrication, PCBA manufacturing, and electronics manufacturing services.
- Achieve cost targets through should-cost modeling, BOM analysis, manufacturing cost breakdowns, and supplier negotiations.
- Lead RFx processes and negotiate commercial agreements, including piece pricing, tooling/NRE, and contractual terms.
- Partner with engineering teams on design for manufacturability (DFM), supplier manufacturing capabilities, component availability, and production requirements.
- Drive supplier readiness across prototype, pilot, and mass production builds.
- Manage supplier risks related to cost, quality, capacity, component shortages, and geopolitical exposure.
- Resolve supplier performance, manufacturing yield, and quality issues with cross-functional teams.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, including salary and equity.
- Benefits (not specified).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
