Global Supply Manager, Fluid Systems

Electric Hydrogen

5d • $130,000 - $155,000 • Remote

About The Position

Electric Hydrogen is seeking a Global Supply Manager to own global sourcing strategy and supplier management for process equipment and balance of plant fluid systems. The role leads sourcing with an international supplier base, from RFQ through contract negotiation, qualification, and production ramp, using structured program management to keep procurement execution on schedule.

The position translates technical requirements into sourcing strategies, evaluates supplier capabilities, manages commercial negotiations, and drives supplier performance in collaboration with engineering and commercial teams. It supports supplier qualification, site assessments, production ramp, and new product introduction, while identifying and mitigating supply risks and improving sourcing processes as the company scales.

This is a remote position requiring travel to the San Jose, California office at least once per month, as well as up to 20–30% domestic and international travel for supplier visits, qualification activities, and site assessments. The position reports to the Manager, Strategic Sourcing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 8–10 years of relevant sourcing, supply chain, procurement, or supplier management experience.
• Experience within oil and gas, chemical processing, or other capital-intensive process industries.
• Direct experience sourcing process equipment internationally, including supplier negotiation and contract ownership.
• Strong technical fluency with process equipment, including the ability to evaluate engineering specifications, assess supplier technical capability, and negotiate from a position of technical credibility.
• Demonstrated program or project management experience applied to procurement execution.
• Experience managing supplier performance, development, qualification, and risk.
• Experience working with a global or international supplier base.
• Ability to independently own commercial terms and supplier negotiations.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with production ramp or new product introduction (NPI) environments.
• Experience with project management tools and product lifecycle management systems.

Responsibilities

• Own global sourcing strategy and supplier selection for process equipment and balance of plant fluid systems.
• Lead RFQs, commercial negotiations, and contract terms directly with an international supplier base.
• Track procurement milestones from RFQ through qualification and production ramp using structured program management.
• Manage supplier performance, development, and risk across a global supplier network.
• Partner with engineering to translate technical requirements into sourcing strategies and supplier selection criteria.
• Evaluate supplier technical capabilities and ensure alignment with engineering specifications and project requirements.
• Identify and mitigate supply risk, escalate issues proactively, and maintain visibility across key stakeholders.
• Support supplier qualification activities and site assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement of sourcing processes as the company scales.
• Support production ramp and new product introduction activities as required.

Benefits

• Equity grant
• Time off programs
• $75/month cell phone allowance
• 4% employer 401(k) match
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability plans
• Discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

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