Staff Global Supply Manager, Commercial Programs

Arc Boats•Torrance, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Arc is hiring a Staff Global Supply Manager to own the supply base for assigned commodities, from sourcing through production ramp and into steady-state production. The role develops sourcing strategies, selects suppliers, negotiates commercial and contractual terms, protects production schedules, and manages supplier performance, cost, and risk. Assigned categories may include powertrain, composite structures, electrical, and cable and harness. The position partners closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production on new product launches, providing design-for-manufacturing and cost feedback and planning tooling and first-article builds. It also helps establish scalable supply-chain processes, tools, and data standards, and reports commodity costs, risks, and savings to leadership. The role 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 to suppliers. Arc is extending its electric marine platform to commercial applications, including tugs, ferries, and defense. The company describes a lean, high-trust team and emphasizes ownership, empathy, humility, pragmatism, and inclusion. The Staff-level role may 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.

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 level; 10 or more years for Senior Staff level.
Experience sourcing complex electromechanical or discrete manufactured products in a hardware company, including at least one new product introduction through production ramp.
Track record negotiating supplier contracts and delivering measurable cost, quality, or delivery results.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and bills of materials, and to hold technical conversations with engineers and suppliers.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and comfort using data to drive decisions; advanced Excel proficiency at minimum.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional partners without direct authority.

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, and 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.
Comfort with ambiguity and a fast-moving environment where priorities shift.
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 supplier selection and RFQs end to end, including developing should-cost models, comparing total landed cost, and recommending suppliers to cross-functional stakeholders.
Negotiate and manage contracts covering 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-manufacturing and cost feedback, plan tooling and first-article builds, and ensure supply readiness for program milestones.
Identify and mitigate supply disruption risks related to geopolitics, tariffs, capacity, and single-source exposure; maintain contingency plans for critical parts.
Own supplier scorecards and performance KPIs, including on-time delivery, lead time, quality, total landed cost, and inventory turns; drive corrective actions and supplier development as needed.
Help establish scalable supply-chain processes, tools, and data standards for commodity strategies, parts data, supplier records, purchase orders, 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%, including domestic and international supplier visits.

Benefits

Highly competitive equity grants included with full-time offers.
Semi-annual bonuses tied to impact.
99% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits.
14 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents.
Highly 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 personal protective equipment, ergonomic equipment, and other safety-supporting items.
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.