Global Electronics & PCBA Sourcing Manager

Redwood Materials Inc.; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials in San Francisco seeks a Global Supply Manager for electronics and PCBA components to lead sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, and delivery execution for high‑voltage products. You will collaborate with engineering and operations, qualify strategic suppliers, and manage make‑vs‑buy, dual sourcing, and localization efforts across global supply chains.

Travel 10–25% expected. Requires 4–6 years in sourcing or GSM, strong PCBA cost awareness, and experience negotiating terms

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of sourcing or GSM experience, ideally in EV, energy, or high‑voltage electronics industries.
• Experience negotiating commercial and technical terms with suppliers and CMs.
• Strong understanding of PCBA cost drivers, contract manufacturing dynamics, and commodity strategy.
• Willingness to travel internationally (10–25%).

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and develop strategic suppliers for electronics, interconnects, and PCBA components.
• Lead RFQ/RFP efforts, negotiate terms, and establish MSAs, SOWs, and pricing agreements.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure supplier readiness for NPI and mass production.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage escalations in quality, cost, or delivery.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure part readiness, VMI/buffer inventory, and lifecycle cost optimization.
• Analyze BOM cost structure and propose sourcing strategies to reduce landed cost and risk.
• Support make‑vs‑buy, dual sourcing, and localization across global supply chains.
• Contribute to CM sourcing decisions and manufacturing footprint strategies.

Skills

Sourcing experience

GSM experience

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business

MBA (nice to have)

Job description

Redwood Materials in San Francisco seeks a Global Supply Manager for electronics and PCBA components to lead sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, and delivery execution for high‑voltage products. You will collaborate with engineering and operations, qualify strategic suppliers, and manage make‑vs‑buy, dual sourcing, and localization efforts across global supply chains.

Travel 10–25% expected. Requires 4–6 years in sourcing or GSM, strong PCBA cost awareness, and experience negotiating terms