Global Supply Manager - Mechanicals

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

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Global Supply Manager – Mechanical Commodities in San Francisco to lead sourcing and supplier strategy for critical mechanical components.

You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing and Operations to enable new product development and scale production. The role requires a hands-on, data-driven approach with 2+ years in sourcing or supply management, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and willingness to travel internationally (10–25%).

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and supplier development across mechanical commodities (stamping, busbars, machining, extrusions, plastics).
• Manage RFQs, negotiations, supplier agreements, and pricing.
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing 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 strategic supplier relationships.
• Travel internationally to supplier sites (10–25%).

Skills

Sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or related field

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.