Global Supply Manager

Novax Recruitment; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment is seeking a Staff Global Supply Manager – Solar in San Francisco to own global sourcing strategies for solar cells and modules. You will build supplier relationships, lead RFQs and complex negotiations, and drive total cost of ownership improvements.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Finance and Manufacturing on new product introductions and manufacturing ramp-ups while monitoring tariffs and regulatory changes, and managing supplier performance and risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Economics or related field.
• 8+ years' experience in sourcing or supply chain management (6+ years with a Master's degree or MBA).
• Strong experience sourcing solar cells and/or solar modules.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations, RFQs/RFPs and commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of cost modelling and total cost of ownership.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies for new products and manufacturing scale-up.
• Knowledge of global supplier markets, tariffs and international trade policies.
• Comfortable working fully on-site in San Francisco and travelling internationally 10–25%.

Responsibilities

• Develop global sourcing strategies for solar cells and modules.
• Identify, qualify and build relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Lead RFQs, RFPs and complex commercial negotiations.
• Develop cost models and identify opportunities to reduce total costs.
• Manage supplier performance, quality, delivery and supply chain risks.
• Support new product development and manufacturing ramp-up.
• Monitor international tariffs, duties and regulatory changes.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Finance and Manufacturing.

Skills

Global sourcing

RFQs/RFPs

Contract negotiations

Cost modelling

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Economics or related field

Job description

Global Supply Manager (3708494) San Francisco, California

Salary: USD160000 - USD215000 per annum

Job Title: - Staff Global Supply Manager – Solar

Salary: $160,00 – $215,000 per annum

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an experienced Staff Global Supply Manager to join an innovative, fast-growing business operating at the forefront of energy storage, battery technology and renewable energy.

This is a senior-level opportunity to take ownership of global sourcing strategies for solar cells and modules, developing supplier relationships, negotiating commercial agreements and driving cost efficiencies.

You will play a key role in shaping sourcing strategies for new products, working closely with Engineering, Finance and Manufacturing teams.

Day to Day

• Develop global sourcing strategies for solar cells and modules.
• Identify, qualify and build relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Lead RFQs, RFPs and complex commercial negotiations.
• Develop cost models and identify opportunities to reduce total costs.
• Manage supplier performance, quality, delivery and supply chain risks.
• Support new product development and manufacturing ramp-up.
• Monitor international tariffs, duties and regulatory changes.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Finance and Manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Sourcing: Own supplier selection, sourcing strategies, dual sourcing and supplier development.
• Commercial Management: Negotiate pricing, master supply agreements and long-term supplier contracts.
• Cost Optimisation: Develop should-cost and total cost of ownership models to improve margins and reduce costs.
• Supplier Management: Build strategic supplier partnerships and manage performance.
• Supply Chain Strategy: Evaluate global markets, tariffs, duties and supply chain risks.
• New Product Introduction: Align sourcing strategies with engineering requirements and manufacturing ramp-up.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Economics or a related field.
• 8+ years' experience in sourcing or supply chain management (6+ years with a Master's degree or MBA).
• Strong experience sourcing solar cells and/or solar modules.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations, RFQs/RFPs and commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of cost modelling and total cost of ownership.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies for new products and manufacturing scale-up.
• Knowledge of global supplier markets, tariffs and international trade policies.
• Comfortable working fully on-site in San Francisco and travelling internationally 10–25%.

If you are an experienced Global Supply Manager or Strategic Sourcing professional with strong solar procurement experience, we would love to hear from you.