Strategic Global Supply Chain Leader

company; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Stealth Battery Startup is seeking a senior supply chain leader to design and implement a scalable strategy from product development to commercial manufacturing. You will build a world-class supply chain function, scale supplier networks, and drive cost optimization in a fast-growing hardware environment.

Collaborating with engineering, R&D, manufacturing, and finance, you will translate technology roadmaps into executable supply chain plans and lead a high-performing team to deliver scalable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, operations, manufacturing, or related leadership roles.
• Proven experience scaling products or manufacturing operations from development through commercial production.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing sourcing strategies and negotiating strategic supplier agreements.
• Experience building and managing supplier relationships across a global supply base.
• Strong analytical skills, including cost modeling, capacity planning, and supply chain risk assessment.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support suppliers, manufacturing partners, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's supply chain strategy from product development through commercial manufacturing.
• Build and scale the supply chain function, including sourcing, procurement, planning, logistics, and supplier management.
• Identify, qualify, negotiate, and manage strategic suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Lead sourcing, commercial negotiations, and supplier agreements to ensure cost, quality, and supply continuity.
• Develop supply plans that support prototype builds, pilot production, and commercial scale-up.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while ensuring supply assurance for critical materials and components.
• Drive cost optimization through strategic sourcing, supplier development, and cost modeling.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Operations to support product launches and production ramp.
• Establish scalable supply chain processes, systems, and performance metrics.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing supply chain team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship management

Leadership

Education

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

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Stealth Battery Startup is seeking a senior supply chain leader to design and implement a scalable strategy from product development to commercial manufacturing. You will build a world-class supply chain function, scale supplier networks, and drive cost optimization in a fast-growing hardware environment.

Collaborating with engineering, R&D, manufacturing, and finance, you will translate technology roadmaps into executable supply chain plans and lead a high-performing team to deliver scalable