Global Supply Manager – EV Hardware & CM Networks

Speedrun Talent Network; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Base is seeking a Global Supply Manager in the United States to own relationships with contract manufacturers across the network. You will manage total delivered cost of TLAs and coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and logistics on new and existing products.

You will build cost models, negotiate terms, and lead supplier performance. The role requires travel ~30% and a track record in hardware procurement in scale-up environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement in hardware manufacturing.
• Track record negotiating contracts and managing suppliers through escalations, including at the executive level.
• Strong cost modeling and Excel skills.
• Clear, direct written and verbal communication.
• Comfort with ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, about 30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Run RFQs end to end: scope requirements, evaluate bids, and drive supplier selection through award.
• Build should-cost models to benchmark pricing, find cost-downs, and back up negotiations with data.
• Negotiate piece price, tooling, payment terms, and master agreements, with contracts in place before work starts.
• Own key supplier relationships: track performance, handle escalations, and build enough trust to move fast.
• Set commodity strategy across a global supply base, balancing cost, supply continuity, and risk.
• Get suppliers ready for production ramp and sustained manufacturing, covering capacity, lead times, and end-of-life.
• Present clear recommendations on awards, cost, and risk to engineering and executive leadership.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Cost modeling

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

Odoo

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Base is seeking a Global Supply Manager in the United States to own relationships with contract manufacturers across the network. You will manage total delivered cost of TLAs and coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and logistics on new and existing products.

You will build cost models, negotiate terms, and lead supplier performance. The role requires travel ~30% and a track record in hardware procurement in scale-up environments.