Senior Global Supply Lead, EE Components

Also, Inc.; Palo Alto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (medical, dental, &amp

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 for its vehicles in Palo Alto, CA. You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing, and NPI to secure critical EE components from concept through mass production.

You will lead strategic sourcing, negotiate master agreements, manage supplier performance, and drive cost reduction initiatives while traveling ~25% domestically and internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in global sourcing or commodity management, specifically with semiconductors or complex EE components.
• Direct sourcing experience in computing, perception, power and motion, connectivity, or interaction.
• Bachelor’s degree in EE, Supply Chain or Business Management.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute the global sourcing strategy for EE components and semiconductors across current and next-gen roadmaps.
• Own a semiconductor technology roadmap aligned with supplier and industry trends.
• Negotiate long-term agreements and quality terms to lock in high-priority parts.
• Lead BOM scrubs to mitigate end-of-life risks and single-source exposure.
• Own should-cost modeling to drive down total cost of ownership.
• Spot vulnerabilities in the EE supply chain and implement hedging plans.
• Track market pricing, lead-times, capacity, and silicon advances to inform strategy.
• Stand up supplier performance metrics and conduct regular reviews.

Skills

Global sourcing

Semiconductors

NPI experience

Supplier management

Travel 25%

Education

BS in Engineering (EE preferred)

Supply Chain or Business Management

Job description

ALSO is seeking a Senior Staff Global Supply Manager, EE Components to own the electronics and silicon supply base for its vehicles in Palo Alto, CA. You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing, and NPI to secure critical EE components from concept through mass production.

You will lead strategic sourcing, negotiate master agreements, manage supplier performance, and drive cost reduction initiatives while traveling ~25% domestically and internationally as needed.