Electronics Supply Chain Leader for AI Hardware

Hark; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hark is seeking an Electronics Strategic Supply Chain Manager to own sourcing strategy, commercial execution, and supply readiness for critical electronics used in next-generation AI hardware. This hands-on role requires deep PCBA/EMS experience and a track record of negotiating complex supplier agreements.

The candidate will drive cost and capacity outcomes, manage long-lead risk, and coordinate with engineering, operations, finance, and legal to move technologies from concept through NPI and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic supply management for high-volume electronics.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex commercial agreements covering price, NRE, tooling, CapEx, and capacity.
• Experience reading cost breakdowns across PCBA and EMS structures and building should-cost models.
• Ability to drive alignment across engineering, operations, finance, legal, and manufacturing partners.
• High urgency, accountability, and strong project-management discipline.

Responsibilities

• Own strategic sourcing strategy and supplier relationship management for electronics commodities including PCB Assembly and EMS.
• Lead end-to-end RFQ, supplier selection, sourcing award, cost negotiation, contract execution, NDA, and related activities with suppliers.
• Drive PCB Assembly and EMS commercial readiness including BOM cost management and capacity planning.
• Manage electronics allocation and long-lead risk across NPI and production with supplier ramp plans.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, liability coverage, warranty, IP protections, and long-lead material exposure.
• Support aggressive NPI builds and mass-production ramps with material readiness and cross-functional ownership.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Cost negotiation

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Hark is seeking an Electronics Strategic Supply Chain Manager to own sourcing strategy, commercial execution, and supply readiness for critical electronics used in next-generation AI hardware. This hands-on role requires deep PCBA/EMS experience and a track record of negotiating complex supplier agreements.

The candidate will drive cost and capacity outcomes, manage long-lead risk, and coordinate with engineering, operations, finance, and legal to move technologies from concept through NPI and