Global Supply Manager - PCBA/Electronics

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

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd. is sourcing a Global Supply Manager for electronics and PCBA in San Francisco, CA. The role leads sourcing and supplier strategy for PCBAs, transformers, and components to support NPI and manufacturing growth.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in electronics sourcing, experience with contract manufacturing, strong should-costing and negotiation skills, and willingness to travel internationally (10–25%). This is a strategic role in a fast-growing energy technology company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 5+ years of electronics sourcing or global supply management experience.
• Experience with PCBAs, contract manufacturing, and electronic components.
• Strong understanding of PCBA cost drivers and commodity strategy.
• Experience negotiating terms using should-costing principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and supplier development for PCBAs, transformers, and electronic components.
• Manage RFQs, negotiations, supplier agreements, and pricing.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing on NPI and production readiness.
• Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and capacity.
• Develop cost-reduction, dual-sourcing, and risk-mitigation strategies.
• Support contract manufacturer sourcing and manufacturing footprint decisions.
• Travel internationally to supplier and CM sites (10–25%).

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Supplier development

Negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

NPI support

Cost reduction

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Supply Chain/Business/Economics

Tools

Should-costing

Job description

Global Supply Manager - PCBA/Electronics (3672574) San Francisco, California

Salary: USD115000 - USD150000 per annum

Job Title: Global Supply Manager (GSM) – Electronics & PCBA

The Role

A fast-growing energy technology company is seeking an experienced Global Supply Manager to lead sourcing and supplier strategy for PCBAs, power magnetics, and key electronic components. This is a strategic role supporting new product introduction, manufacturing growth, and long-term supply-chain development.

Day to day

• Lead sourcing and supplier development for PCBAs, custom transformers, power magnetics, and electronic components.
• Manage RFQs, negotiations, supplier agreements, and pricing.
• Work closely 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.
• Support contract manufacturer sourcing and manufacturing footprint decisions.
• Travel internationally to supplier and CM sites as required (10–25%).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years' experience in electronics sourcing or global supply management.
• Experience with PCBAs, contract manufacturing, and electronic components.
• Strong understanding of PCBA cost drivers, manufacturing processes, and commodity strategy.
• Experience negotiating commercial and technical terms using should-costing principles.
• Highly collaborative, analytical, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience within EV, energy, or high-voltage electronics is desirable.
• Willingness to travel internationally.