Staff/Senior Staff Global Supply Manager - Industrial Enclosures

Heron Power•Scotts Valley, CA

1d•$170,000 - $220,000

About The Position

Heron Power is a startup developing power electronics for the electric grid, including converters that connect renewables, energy storage, and loads to the grid. The Staff/Senior Staff Global Supply Manager — Industrial Enclosures will lead strategic sourcing and supplier development for industrial enclosures, fabricated metal components, and mechanical assemblies used in Heron Link, the company’s solid-state transformer platform. The role owns sourcing strategy, supplier selection, cost competitiveness, and manufacturing readiness for critical mechanical hardware. Working with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, NPI, Finance, and Supply Chain leadership, the manager will help establish a scalable, resilient supply base that can support the transition from prototype to high-volume production. The scope and responsibilities will scale with the candidate’s experience. Heron Power describes its environment as dynamic and collaborative, with an emphasis on first-principles engineering and solving difficult problems. Domestic and international travel, often on short notice, is required. The company offers competitive compensation, including salary and equity, and benefits. The stated base salary range is $170,000 to $220,000.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement supporting hardware manufacturing.
A degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
Deep category knowledge of industrial enclosures, sheet metal fabrication, welded structures, and/or complex mechanical assemblies.
Experience managing mechanical fabrication suppliers, including cost analysis, tooling, manufacturing capabilities, and production ramp.
Strong negotiation, should-cost analysis, and contract management skills.
Experience partnering with engineering, manufacturing, finance, and NPI teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, often with short notice.

Nice To Haves

Experience sourcing industrial electrical cabinets, power electronics enclosures, switchgear housings, or similar equipment.
Knowledge of sheet metal forming, stamping, machining, welding, coatings, and structural fabrication.
Familiarity with NEMA/IP enclosure requirements, thermal management, and environmental protection.
Prior supplier development experience supporting power electronics, energy storage, EVs, or industrial equipment.
Strong data analysis and visualization skills, such as Tableau or Power BI.

Responsibilities

Define and own category strategies for industrial enclosures, sheet metal fabrication, and mechanical assemblies.
Achieve cost targets through should-cost modeling, manufacturing cost analysis, market intelligence, and supplier negotiations.
Lead RFx processes and negotiate commercial agreements, including piece pricing, tooling/NRE, and contractual terms.
Partner with engineering teams on manufacturability, material selection, fabrication processes, and supplier capabilities.
Drive supplier readiness across prototype, pilot, and mass production builds.
Manage supplier risks related to cost, quality, capacity, logistics, and geopolitical exposure.
Resolve supplier performance issues and develop corrective action plans with cross-functional teams.