Global Supply Manager

Czinger Vehicles; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Czinger Vehicles, an automotive innovator, is seeking a Global Supply Manager. This critical role involves leading sourcing strategies for high-performance components and ensuring supplier alignment across engineering and production. Candidates should have a strong background in supply chain management within the automotive sector, with a focus on cost reduction and risk management. Exceptional negotiation skills and a degree in a relevant field are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Equity plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Reimbursement for learning and development

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in sourcing or supply chain operations.
• Proven track record managing complex BOMs.
• Understanding of automotive quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute global commodity strategies.
• Manage supplier evaluation and selection processes.
• Track part cost targets and provide cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Commercial negotiation skills

Risk management

Supplier management

Strategic sourcing

Market research

Education

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

Master’s or MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Job description

Join to apply for the Global Supply Manager role at Czinger Vehicles

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Global Supply Manager role at Czinger Vehicles

Czinger Vehicles is redefining the future of automotive design and manufacturing. Founded in 2019, we're pioneering a new era of performance vehicles through revolutionary, proprietary technology that blends human-AI design with sustainable manufacturing. Our flagship 21C hypercar, celebrated as the world’s fastest production vehicle and for its record-setting runs at Goodwood Hill Climb, Circuit of the Americas, and Laguna Seca, showcases the innovation behind over 550 patents in AI-driven generative design, materials, and additive manufacturing. With our three core pillars of dominating performance, iconic design, and revolutionary technology, Czinger is at the intersection of deep technology, consumer products, and high-performance branding. We invite you to join our world-class talent in shaping the future of the automotive industry. Here, you'll be part of a groundbreaking journey that pushes the limits of performance, design, technology, and sustainability.

Purpose

Responsibilities

The Global Supply Manager (GSM) is a highly cross-functional leader responsible for the sourcing, qualification, and ongoing management of a global supplier base supporting Czinger’s cutting-edge vehicles. This includes responsibility for:

• Commodity strategy development across mechanical, electrical, powertrain, body, interior, and high-performance composite systems
• Managing suppliers from early concept through low-volume production ramp
• Supporting critical milestones including design freeze, sourcing award, tooling kickoff, PPAP, and SOP
• Delivering cost, quality, and timing targets across Czinger’s programs
  
  

The GSM serves as a critical interface between Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and external suppliers—ensuring alignment of design, sourcing, and build execution in a complex and highly innovative manufacturing environment.

The Role

Global Commodity Ownership & Sourcing Strategy

• Define, document, and execute global commodity strategies for assigned categories (e.g., chassis, suspension, propulsion, electrical systems, interiors, lighting, carbon composites).
• Conduct global market research, supplier benchmarking, and should-cost modeling to support commercial decision-making.
• Maintain a long-term sourcing roadmap that accounts for cost, risk, technical readiness, and scalability.
  
  

Supplier Selection, RFx, and Business Awards

• Develop and execute Request for Quotation (RFQ/RFP/RFI) processes aligned with engineering and program schedules.
• Manage supplier evaluation including technical capability audits, cost competitiveness, capacity assessments, and financial health.
• Lead commercial negotiations (pricing, payment terms, intellectual property, tooling amortization, delivery terms).
• Prepare sourcing recommendation packages for executive approval; own the business award process from initiation to PO issuance.
  
  

Supplier Development & Program Support

• Serve as the primary supplier interface from concept through SOP, ensuring development milestones are achieved on time.
• Manage deliverables including:
• Design release alignment
• DFM/DFA collaboration
• Tooling kickoff and progress reviews
• PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), First Article Inspection (FAI), and initial quality validations
• Coordinate closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality teams to support prototype builds, DV/PV phases, and launch ramp-up.
  

Commercial Management & Cost Control

• Track part cost targets by BOM line item and reconcile against actuals.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through re-sourcing, VA/VE exercises, and supplier negotiations.
• Manage tooling and capex cost visibility across programs, including tracking amortization and reimbursement schedules.
  
  

Risk Management & Supply Assurance

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including capacity constraints, sole-sourcing exposure, geopolitical/logistics risks, and supplier financial instability.
• Establish contingency plans, safety stock strategies, and second-source development as required.
• Maintain real-time visibility into critical part lead times, supplier build plans, and material readiness.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Engineering: Collaborate to ensure sourcing decisions align with design intent, lead times, technical feasibility, and cost targets.
• Manufacturing & Production Planning: Align sourcing schedules with build plans and provide proactive supply risk mitigation.
• Quality Assurance: Support APQP and supplier quality management efforts to achieve launch readiness.
• Finance & Legal: Ensure adherence to procurement budgets, cost reporting accuracy, and alignment with corporate contracting policies.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related technical discipline; Master’s or MBA preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience in sourcing, supplier management, or supply chain operations—preferably in automotive, motorsports, aerospace, or EV/hypercar programs.
• Proven track record managing complex BOMs and component categories across low- to mid-volume hardware programs.
• Deep knowledge of sourcing strategies for technical systems such as:
• Lightweight structures (aluminum, titanium, carbon fiber)
• Advanced chassis systems (control arms, dampers, bushings, subframes)
• High-performance powertrain components (ICE, hybrid, electric)
• Electrical/electronic components (harnesses, sensors, ECUs, lighting)
• Interiors and user-facing subsystems
• Strong commercial negotiation skills and experience structuring contracts, tooling agreements, and service-level requirements.
• Understanding of automotive and aerospace quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, AS9100) and NPI processes (PPAP, APQP).
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and cost tracking tools.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Tier 1 and Tier 2 global suppliers across Europe, North America, and Asia.
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing, CNC, composite layup, or other high-performance manufacturing processes.
• Direct experience sourcing in hypercar, motorsports, or aerospace environments where design-performance integration is critical.
• Technical literacy in interpreting CAD drawings, GD&T, tolerancing, and material specs.
• Experience working in a startup or rapid-growth hardware environment with minimal structure and high urgency.
  
  

Pay Range

$120,190 - $165,240 USD

What We Offer

• Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
• Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
• Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

CZV, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. CZV, Inc. provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act..

EEO Poster

In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.

E-Verify: Right to Work

Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

Eligibility to Work Poster (English) | Eligibility to Work Poster (Spanish)

Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

No agencies, no solicitations, and no calls please.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Automotive

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Czinger Vehicles by 2x

Get notified about new Global Supply Manager jobs in Torrance, CA.

Global Supply Manager (Raptor Machining)

Global Supply Manager, Indirect Procurement

Long Beach, CA $96,000.00-$122,000.00 1 day ago

Senior Manager, Global Media Supply Chain

Burbank, CA $110,000.00-$120,000.00 1 day ago

Senior Global Supply Manager, Indirect Procurement

Long Beach, CA $116,000.00-$148,000.00 1 day ago

Sr. Digital Supply Chain Manager, Originals Publishing Operations - Prime Video

Senior Global Supply Manager, IT and Software Procurement

Long Beach, CA $116,000.00-$148,000.00 1 day ago

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area 1 month ago

Global Supply Manager, IT and Software Procurement

Long Beach, CA $96,000.00-$122,000.00 1 day ago

Sr. Digital Program Manager - Digital Supply Chain, Prime Video

Culver City, CA $114,500.00-$245,000.00 1 hour ago

SAP - Supply Chain Planning - IBP - PPDS - Manager - Consulting - Location OPEN

SAP - Supply Chain Planning - IBP - Manager - Consulting - Location OPEN

SAP - Supply Chain Sales Lead - Senior Manager - Consulting - Location OPEN

Sr. Digital Program Manager - Localization, Prime Video Global Operations

Senior Accounting Manager, AWS Supply Chain

Tax Senior Manager - Global Trade Advisory

Culver City, CA $120,000.00-$150,000.00 2 weeks ago

Sr Strategic Supply Chain Manager, Consumables Supply Chain

Santa Monica, CA $109,000.00-$185,000.00 1 week ago

Hawthorne, CA $125,000.00-$180,000.00 2 weeks ago

Supply Chain Planning Manager (Falcon & Dragon)

Hawthorne, CA $110,000.00-$145,000.00 1 week ago

Manager, Strategic Supply Chain, Consumables Supply Chain

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area $95,000.00-$150,000.00 3 weeks ago

Carson, CA $137,900.00-$206,800.00 1 week ago

Supply Chain Planning Manager (Starship)

Beverly Hills, CA $90,000.00-$110,000.00 7 months ago

Senior Manager, Direct to Consumer Supply Chain

Santa Monica, CA $66,000.00-$141,100.00 1 week ago

Global Supply Manager, Mechanical Commodities (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA $125,000.00-$180,000.00 1 week ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.