Global Supply Manager - Hardware & PCBA Sourcing

Speedrun Talent Network; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Base is hiring a Global Supply Manager to own sourcing and supplier relationships for home battery systems. You will run sourcing from RFQ to award, negotiate contracts, and ensure suppliers can scale with production.

Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and logistics on new and existing products. You will build cost models, benchmark pricing, and back negotiations with data, while managing key supplier performance and risk across a global base.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement in hardware/manufacturing.
• Track record negotiating contracts and managing suppliers through escalations, including at executive level.
• Strong cost modeling and Excel skills.
• Clear, direct written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (~25%).

Responsibilities

• Run RFQs end to end: scope requirements, evaluate bids, and drive supplier selection through award.
• Build should-cost models to benchmark pricing and identify cost-downs.
• Negotiate pricing, tooling, payment terms, and master agreements before work starts.
• Own supplier relationships: track performance, handle escalations, and move fast.
• Set commodity strategy across a global supply base balancing cost, continuity, and risk.
• Prepare suppliers for production ramp and sustained manufacturing, covering capacity and lead times.
• Present recommendations on awards, cost, and risk to engineering and leadership.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Cost modeling

Excel

Clear communication

Travel readiness

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Base is hiring a Global Supply Manager to own sourcing and supplier relationships for home battery systems. You will run sourcing from RFQ to award, negotiate contracts, and ensure suppliers can scale with production.

Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and logistics on new and existing products. You will build cost models, benchmark pricing, and back negotiations with data, while managing key supplier performance and risk across a global base.