Staff Global Supply Manager, Commercial Programs

Arc Boat Company•Torrance, CA

11d•$160,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

Arc is hiring a Staff Global Supply Manager, Commercial Programs, to own the supply base for assigned commodities from sourcing through production ramp and steady-state operations. The role develops sourcing strategies, selects suppliers, negotiates commercial and contractual terms, supports new product launches, manages supply risks, tracks supplier performance, and establishes scalable supply-chain processes. The manager owns commodity-level cost targets and forecasts and reports cost, risk, and savings to leadership. At the Senior Staff level, the role also owns multiple commodities or a major program’s full supply base, sets standards for the broader Global Supply Manager team, mentors or manages other GSMs, and leads executive-level supplier negotiations and strategic partnerships. The position is full-time and on-site at Arc’s Los Angeles headquarters, reports to the Director of Supply Chain Operations, and involves up to 25% domestic and international travel for supplier visits. Arc is working to electrify the marine industry and is extending its platform to commercial applications, including tugs, ferries, and defense. The base salary is listed as $160,000 annually at P4 or $190,000 annually at P5. Full-time offers include equity grants and semi-annual bonuses tied to impact. Arc also lists healthcare, parental leave, time off, insurance, retirement savings, professional development reimbursement, relocation assistance subject to eligibility, and other employee perks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
At least 7 years of experience in global sourcing, procurement, or supply management for Staff; at least 10 years for Senior Staff.
Experience sourcing complex electromechanical or discrete manufactured products in a hardware company, including at least one new product introduction through production ramp.
Track record of negotiating supplier contracts and delivering measurable cost, quality, or delivery results.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and bills of materials and hold technical conversations with engineers and suppliers.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and comfort using data to drive decisions, with advanced Excel at minimum.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional partners without direct authority.
Adaptability, ownership, attention to detail, and comfort working in a fast-moving environment with shifting priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in EV, battery, marine, automotive, aerospace, or other regulated or high-performance hardware industries.
Sourcing experience in Asia and/or Europe, plus familiarity with tariffs, customs, and trade compliance.
Experience with supplier quality processes such as PPAP/FAI, on-site audits, and supplier development.
Data skills beyond Excel, such as SQL, Python, or BI tools.
Prior experience at a startup or scale-up, especially building supply-chain processes from scratch.
Relevant certifications such as CPSM or APICS CSCP/CPIM.
Genuine enthusiasm for boating and clean energy.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories, including make-versus-buy decisions, dual sourcing, and long-term capacity planning.
Lead RFQs end to end, build should-cost models, compare total landed costs, and recommend suppliers to cross-functional stakeholders.
Negotiate supplier pricing, payment terms, tooling ownership, intellectual-property protection, and capacity commitments.
Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Production from early design through production ramp; provide design-for-manufacturability and cost feedback, plan tooling and first-article builds, and ensure supply readiness for program milestones.
Identify and mitigate geopolitical, tariff, capacity, and single-source risks, and maintain contingency plans for critical parts.
Own supplier scorecards and KPIs, including on-time delivery, lead time, quality, total landed cost, and inventory turns; lead corrective actions and supplier development as needed.
Establish processes, tools, and data standards for commodity strategies, parts data, supplier records, purchase-order workflows, and replenishment workflows.
Own commodity-level cost targets and forecasts and report cost, risk, and savings to leadership.
At Senior Staff level, own multiple commodities or a major program’s full supply base, set standards for the broader GSM team, mentor or manage other GSMs, and lead executive-level supplier negotiations and strategic partnerships.
Travel up to 25% for domestic and international supplier visits.

Benefits

Highly competitive equity grants for full-time offers.
Semi-annual bonuses tied to impact.
Healthcare benefits, including 99% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
14 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents.
Competitive paid time off, with an opportunity to earn more time with tenure.
Life and disability insurance.
Traditional and Roth 401(k) access.
$500 annual water fund to spend on getting out on the water.
$500 annual professional development reimbursement and a monthly AI stipend.
Annual reimbursement for PPE, ergonomic equipment, and other safety support.
Training and access to take Arc boats out with friends and family.
Daily lunches, snacks, and coffee while onsite.
Relocation assistance, depending on role eligibility.