Global Supply Manager

Novax Recruitment Ltd; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd in San Francisco is seeking a Global Supply Manager - Mechanicals to lead end-to-end RFx processes, develop should-cost models for mechanical components, and negotiate supplier terms. You will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to deliver the mechanical sourcing roadmap and present clear recommendations to executives.

Travel domestically and internationally, averaging about 25%.

Qualifications

• Experience sourcing mechanical components including injection moulding, stamping, harness assemblies and fasteners.
• Understanding 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 and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• 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 (injection moulding, stamping, harnesses, fasteners).
• Negotiate piece prices, tooling costs, payment terms and supplier agreements.
• Manage commercial relationships with key suppliers, including performance tracking and escalations.
• Drive supplier readiness during new product introduction, production ramp and ongoing manufacturing.
• Support cost, capacity planning and lead-time management initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to deliver the mechanicals sourcing roadmap.
• Present sourcing recommendations to senior and executive stakeholders.

Skills

Excel

Project management

Communication skills

Supply chain

Travel readiness

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Global Supply Manager - Mechanicals

Location: San Francisco, California, United States

Salary: $115,000 - $150,000

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.