Global Supply Manager

Job Title: Global Supply Manager – Mechanicals

Location: San Francisco, California

Salary: $115,000 – $150,000 USD

Day to day

• Lead end-to-end RFx processes, from defining requirements and issuing RFQs through supplier evaluation and selection.
• Develop and maintain should-cost models for mechanical components, including injection-moulded plastics, stamped components, fasteners, connectors and harnesses.
• Negotiate piece prices, tooling costs, payment terms and supplier agreements.
• Manage commercial relationships with key suppliers, including performance tracking, escalations and relationship development.
• Drive supplier readiness throughout new product introduction, production ramp and ongoing manufacturing.
• Support cost, capacity planning and lead-time management initiatives.
• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver the mechanicals sourcing roadmap.
• Present clear sourcing recommendations to senior and executive stakeholders.
• Travel domestically and internationally, averaging approximately 25%.

Requirements

• Experience sourcing mechanical components, with exposure to injection moulding, stamping, harness assembly and off-the-shelf components such as fasteners.
• Understanding of manufacturing cost drivers for custom components and tooling.
• 1–3+ years of sourcing or procurement experience in a similar role.
• Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible mindset with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with custom part development.
• Strong track record of applying first-principles thinking to supplier negotiations.
• Experience managing supplier escalations through to executive level.
• Experience using MRP/ERP systems.

Apply Now

To apply, send an up-to-date resume to [email protected], or apply directly through this advertisement.