Senior Global Supply Manager
About The Position
We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Senior Global Supply Manager (Sr GSM) to join our supply chain team. As a Sr GSM, you will own the end-to-end sourcing and supply chain strategy for critical commodities. You will be the bridge between our Engineering, NPI (New Product Introduction), and Production teams, ensuring that we deliver high-quality products on time and at the right cost. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in hardware manufacturing, a deep understanding of supplier capabilities, and the hustle required to build supply chain processes from the ground up in a startup setting.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain management, or procurement, preferably within a hardware, electronics, or mechanical manufacturing startup.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., PCBAs, semiconductors and electrical systems, electromechanical systems, fabricated parts, wire harnessing, or composites) and the ability to read technical drawings.
- Comfortable working in a fluid, fast-paced environment where you may need to build processes from scratch and pivot quickly.
- Deep experience with cost modeling, capacity planning, and navigating "make vs. buy" decisions.
- Hands-on experience working with PLM (Teamcenter X), ERP (NetSuite), and MRP systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of presenting complex data effectively to internal teams and external suppliers.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers that align with our engineering requirements, quality standards, and scaling roadmaps.
- Partner closely with Hardware Engineering and Production teams during the NPI phase to drive design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and ensure supply chain readiness.
- Lead complex negotiations for pricing, lead times, and terms. Partner with Legal to establish NDAs, Master Supply Agreements (MSAs), and Statements of Work (SOWs).
- Develop and execute cost-reduction strategies. Perform "should-cost" modeling, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, and manage RFQs to optimize our Bill of Materials (BOM) costs.
- Monitor the global commodity landscape for potential disruptions. Proactively develop secondary sources and risk-mitigation plans to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with supplier executive teams. Drive supplier performance through regular business reviews (QBRs) focusing on quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
- Mentor mid/junior Global Supply Managers, establish standardized sourcing playbooks, and scale procurement systems as the department expands.
Benefits
- Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual plus a robust annual holiday schedule and paid sick leave
- Premium, multi-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with significant company contributions for employees and dependents
- Equity grants
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with flexible pre-tax and Roth payroll contribution options
- Annual professional development reimbursement program
- Relocation assistance for eligible roles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
