Global Supply Manager - Mechanicals

Novax Recruitment; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment is seeking a Global Supply Manager for Mechanical Commodities in San Francisco, CA. You will lead sourcing, supplier strategy, and negotiations to support new product development and production growth.

The role involves partnering with Engineering and Manufacturing, driving cost reduction, dual-sourcing, and risk strategies, with international travel 10–25% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or related field.
• 2+ years sourcing or supply management experience.
• Experience in EV/energy/advanced manufacturing desirable.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and supplier development across mechanical commodities including metal stamping, busbars, CNC machining, extrusions, and plastics.
• Manage RFQs, negotiations, supplier agreements, and pricing.
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing teams on NPI and production readiness.
• Manage supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and capacity.
• Develop cost-reduction, dual-sourcing, and supply-chain risk strategies.
• Build and maintain strong strategic supplier relationships.
• International travel to supplier sites as required (10–25%).

Skills

Sourcing experience

Supplier negotiations

Data-driven

Collaborative

Fast-paced

International travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Global Supply Manager - Mechanicals (3672573) San Francisco, California

Salary: USD115000 - USD150000 per annum

Job Title: Global Supply Manager – Mechanical Commodities

The Role

A fast-growing energy technology company is looking for a Global Supply Manager to lead sourcing and supplier strategy for critical mechanical components. This is a key role working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to support new product development and production growth.

Day to day

• Lead sourcing and supplier development across mechanical commodities including metal stamping, busbars, CNC machining, extrusions, and plastics.
• Manage RFQs, negotiations, supplier agreements, and pricing.
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing teams on NPI and production readiness.
• Manage supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and capacity.
• Develop cost-reduction, dual-sourcing, and supply-chain risk strategies.
• Build and maintain strong strategic supplier relationships.
• International travel to supplier sites as required (10–25%).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 2+ years' sourcing, supply management, or relevant manufacturing experience.
• Experience within EV, energy, electronics, or advanced manufacturing is desirable.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing costs, processes, and supplier negotiations.
• Data-driven, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally.