Staff Global Supply Manager

Lightmatter•Mountain View, CA

3d•$149,000 - $220,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lightmatter’s Supply Chain Operations team designs and executes global manufacturing networks to build photonic engines at scale. The Staff Global Supply Manager serves as the commercial lead for strategic sourcing, supplier governance, pricing negotiations, and commercial contracts across critical manufacturing partners. The role builds a resilient, scalable supply network across OSATs and Tier-1 Contract Manufacturers, including leading Master Supply Agreement negotiations, developing yield-adjusted should-cost models, securing manufacturing capacity, and partnering with Operations Program Managers to ensure long-term supply assurance. The position works across internal engineering, operations, and finance teams and with manufacturing partners to align supplier allocations with technical specifications and budget targets. It also focuses on commercial performance, supply continuity, total cost of ownership, and supplier accountability as Lightmatter scales its product families.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or a related quantitative field, complemented by relevant commercial experience.
At least 7 years of progressive experience in Global Supply Management, Strategic Sourcing, or Direct Procurement, managing complex hardware supply chains and partner relationships.
Proven track record sourcing and negotiating complex commercial agreements, Term Sheets, and contracts with Tier-1 Contract Manufacturers or OSATs.
Proficiency in should-cost modeling, structured negotiations, and managing multimillion-dollar hardware spend.
Executive presence and business acumen to drive cross-functional alignment and enforce supplier accountability.
Ability to comply with federally mandated U.S. export control requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
Direct experience managing NPI operational readiness, CapEx negotiations, and supply chain continuity initiatives for complex hardware programs.
Familiarity with semiconductor packaging, electro-optical systems, or advanced hardware manufacturing flows.

Responsibilities

Own strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and long-term supplier relationships across critical manufacturing partners as the commercial domain expert.
Secure manufacturing capacity and drive supplier performance across OSATs and Tier-1 Contract Manufacturers to support product-family scaling.
Identify and qualify secondary sources, secure material allocations, and establish continuity plans to mitigate supply chain risks.
Lead commercial engagements, vendor selection, and commercial terms for advanced packaging, assembly, and testing lines in partnership with Operations Program Managers.
Draft, negotiate, and execute Master Supply Agreements, pricing matrices, lead-time guarantees, and volume supply contracts.
Develop yield-adjusted should-cost models and clean-sheet cost breakdowns to optimize Total Cost of Ownership.
Standardize CapEx requirements and identify strategic equipment-optimization opportunities across manufacturing partners.
Enforce service level agreements and maintain strategic supplier alignment by leading Quarterly Business Reviews with OSATs and Contract Manufacturers.
Partner with engineering, operations, and finance teams to align vendor allocations with technical specifications and budget targets.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care plan, including medical, dental, and vision.
Retirement savings matching program.
Life insurance, including basic, voluntary, and AD&D coverage.
Vacation, sick leave, and public holidays.
Paid family leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Training and development.
Commuter benefits.
Flexible, hybrid workplace model.
Equity grants for applicable full-time employees.
Competitive compensation, including a new-hire equity grant and annual performance-based equity.