Global Supply Manager

General Matter • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

General Matter is building and operating uranium enrichment services in the United States to help make nuclear energy more affordable. The Global Supply Manager will build the supply chain needed to support enrichment at scale, developing and qualifying suppliers, identifying supply constraints, responding to disruptions, and ensuring materials are available when needed at scalable cost. The role shapes sourcing strategy and supports operational decisions with clear analysis, cost models, scenario planning, and supplier comparisons.

Requirements

• Evidence of exceptional ability, demonstrated through prior projects, a portfolio of work, completed products, or similar accomplishments.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals, including with partial information.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, or operations.
• Hands-on experience launching new hardware products.
• Strong attention to detail, ownership, and energy for fast-moving situations where the answer is not obvious.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearance and access authorization.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a fast-paced engineering or highly technical environment, with a resourceful approach to delivering under tight timelines or budget constraints.
• Experience scaling a product from pilot builds to full-rate production.
• Deep knowledge of at least one hard-to-source category, such as specialty metals, castings and forgings, rare earths and magnets, semiconductors, or industrial power equipment.
• Experience building digital supply-visibility tools, such as supplier dashboards or risk trackers, and a habit of using AI in daily work.
• Familiarity with export controls or quality-regulated supply chains such as NQA-1 or AS9100.
• Start-up or early-stage company experience.

Responsibilities

• Grow the supply base by qualifying second sources, developing new suppliers, and piloting partners for difficult-to-source commodities.
• Map critical commodities and components through sub-tier supplier networks, identify single-source and long-lead-time constraints, and communicate findings to operations teams.
• Respond to supply disruptions by identifying causes, coordinating relevant experts, and restoring material flow.
• Set supply strategy and explain it clearly to engineers, suppliers, and partners.
• Quantify the costs of late deliveries, quality escapes, and supply risks.
• Support sourcing recommendations with data, including cost models, scenario planning, and supplier comparisons that make tradeoffs clear.

Benefits

• Long-term incentives in the form of stock options may be available to full-time hires.
• Access to medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

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