Senior Global EE Components Sourcing Lead

ridealso; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust health coverage

One Medical membership

Fertility and family benefits

Flexible time off

401(k) match

Job summary

ALSO is seeking a Senior Staff Global Supply Manager, EE Components, to own the electronics and silicon supply base from concept to mass production. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and NPI, and lead the commercial relationship with key manufacturers.

The role demands 12+ years in semiconductor sourcing, strong NPI background, and the ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally. Based in Palo Alto, CA, onsite 3–5 days a week.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in global sourcing or commodity management, specifically with semiconductors or complex EE components, plus real NPI experience.
• Direct sourcing experience in CPUs/GPUs/MCUs or related EE components.
• BS in Engineering (EE preferred), Supply Chain, or Business Management.
• Track record of landing long-term agreements with global manufacturers, backed by deep technical knowledge of the semiconductor ecosystem.
• Comfortable operating as the subject‑matter expert with autonomy; strong relationship-building; willing to travel ~25% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute the global sourcing strategy for EE components and semiconductors across current and next-gen vehicle roadmaps.
• Own a semiconductor technology roadmap aligning product architecture with supplier directions.
• Manage the Approved Vendor List end-to-end from supplier discovery to performance evaluation.
• Negotiate Master Purchase Agreements and quality terms to secure high-priority parts.
• Lead BOM scrubs to mitigate end-of-life risks and single-source exposure.
• Develop should-cost models to reduce total cost of ownership through negotiation and value engineering.
• Identify and hedge vulnerabilities in the EE supply chain and put continuity plans in place.
• Track market pricing, lead times, capacity, and silicon advances to inform sourcing strategy.
• Set up supplier performance metrics and run regular business reviews; travel to supplier sites as needed.

Skills

Semiconductors

Global sourcing

NPI experience

Vendor management

Travel 25%

Education

Engineering degree (EE preferred)

Job description

ALSO is seeking a Senior Staff Global Supply Manager, EE Components, to own the electronics and silicon supply base from concept to mass production. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and NPI, and lead the commercial relationship with key manufacturers.

The role demands 12+ years in semiconductor sourcing, strong NPI background, and the ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally. Based in Palo Alto, CA, onsite 3–5 days a week.