Global Supply Manager, Electronics & PCBA

NextGenEnergyJobs; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking an experienced sourcing professional to identify, qualify, and develop strategic suppliers for electronics, interconnects, and PCBA components in a fast-paced startup environment.

You will lead RFQ/RFP efforts, negotiate terms, and establish MSAs, SOWs, and pricing agreements with global suppliers while ensuring readiness for NPI and mass production.

Qualifications

• S. in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or equivalent; MBA is a plus.
• 4–6 years of sourcing or GSM experience.
• Understanding PCBA cost drivers, CM dynamics.
• Experience negotiating terms with suppliers and CMs.
• Willingness to travel internationally (10–25%).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Supply Chain/Business

MBA (nice to have)

Job description

$112,500

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.