Global Supply Manager, Electronics & PCBA

Redwood Materials; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials seeks a Global Supply Manager in San Francisco to lead sourcing for PCBAs, custom transformers, and related electronics for a high-voltage energy product.

You will own sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, and delivery execution, collaborating with engineering and operations to ensure readiness for NPI and mass production while optimizing landed cost and risk.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of sourcing or GSM experience, ideally in EV, energy, or high-voltage electronics industries.
• Strong understanding of PCBA cost drivers and contract manufacturing dynamics.
• Experience negotiating commercial and technical terms with suppliers and CMs.
• Willingness to travel internationally to supplier and CM sites (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 cost optimization over lifecycle.
• Analyze BOM cost structure and propose sourcing strategies to reduce landed cost and mitigate risk.
• Support make-vs-buy, dual sourcing, and localization across global supply chains.
• Contribute to CM sourcing decisions, lead-time analysis, and manufacturing footprint strategies.

Skills

Sourcing

GSM experience

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related; MBA a plus

Job description

Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling—keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017,we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.

We’re looking for a technically fluent and commercially strategic Global Supply Manager (GSM) to lead sourcing for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), custom transformers, and related electronics for a complex high-voltage energy product. You will own sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, and delivery execution for key components that drive both early-stage ramp and sustained manufacturing success.

Responsibilities Will Include:

• Identify, qualify, and develop strategic suppliers for electronics, interconnects, and PCBA components.
• Lead RFQ/RFP efforts, negotiate commercial terms, and establish MSAs, SOWs, and pricing agreements.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams 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 cost optimization over lifecycle.
• Analyze BOM cost structure and propose sourcing strategies to reduce landed cost and mitigate risk.
• Support make-vs-buy, dual sourcing, and localization efforts across global supply chains.
• Contribute to CM sourcing decisions, lead-time analysis, and manufacturing footprint strategies.

Desired Qualifications:

• S. in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent technical background; MBA is a plus.
• 4–6 years of sourcing or GSM experience, ideally in EV, energy, or high-voltage electronics industries.
• Strong understanding of PCBA cost drivers, contract manufacturing dynamics, and commodity strategy.
• Experience negotiating commercial and technical terms with suppliers and CMs.
• Highly collaborative, data-driven, and proactive; capable of thriving in fast-paced startup environments.
• Willingness to travel internationally to supplier and CM sites as needed (10–25%).

In accordance with California pay transparency laws, the salary range for this position is listed below. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and skills.

The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.