Global Supply Manager

Lightmatter • Mountain View, CA

1d • $149,000 - $220,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Lightmatter’s Supply Chain Operations team designs and executes global manufacturing networks to build its photonic engines at scale, partnering with component vendors and Tier-1 manufacturing partners. The Global Supply Manager serves as the commercial lead for strategic sourcing, supplier governance, pricing negotiations, and commercial contracts across the manufacturing ecosystem. The role focuses on building a resilient, scalable supply network across OSATs and Tier-1 Contract Manufacturers, negotiating Master Supply Agreements, developing yield-adjusted should-cost models, securing manufacturing capacity, and partnering with Operations Program Managers to ensure long-term supply assurance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or a related quantitative field, complemented by relevant commercial experience.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in Global Supply Management, Strategic Sourcing, or Direct Procurement managing complex hardware supply chains and partner relationships.
• Proven experience sourcing and negotiating complex commercial agreements, Term Sheets, and contracts with Tier-1 Contract Manufacturers or OSATs.
• Proficiency in should-cost modeling, structured negotiations, and managing multimillion-dollar hardware spend.
• Strong executive presence and business acumen to drive cross-functional alignment and supplier accountability.
• Ability to comply with federally mandated U.S. export control requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• Direct experience managing NPI operational readiness, CapEx negotiations, and supply chain continuity initiatives for complex hardware programs.
• Familiarity with semiconductor packaging, electro-optical systems, or advanced hardware manufacturing flows.

Responsibilities

• Own strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and long-term supplier relationships across critical manufacturing partners.
• Secure capacity and drive supplier performance across OSATs and Tier-1 Contract Manufacturers to support product-family scaling.
• Identify and qualify secondary sources, secure material allocations, and establish continuity plans to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Lead commercial engagements, vendor selection, and commercial terms for advanced packaging, assembly, and testing lines in partnership with Operations Program Managers.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute Master Supply Agreements, pricing matrices, lead-time guarantees, and volume supply contracts.
• Develop yield-adjusted should-cost models and clean-sheet breakdowns to optimize Total Cost of Ownership; standardize CapEx requirements and identify equipment optimization opportunities.
• Enforce service level agreements and lead Quarterly Business Reviews with OSATs and Contract Manufacturers.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and finance teams to align vendor allocations with technical specifications and budget targets.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care plan, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement savings matching program.
• Life insurance, including basic, voluntary, and AD&D coverage.
• Vacation, sick, and public holidays.
• Paid family leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Training and development.
• Commuter benefits.
• Flexible, hybrid workplace model.
• Equity grants for eligible full-time employees.
• Competitive compensation, including a new-hire equity grant and annual performance-based equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior