Supply Chain Program Manager, Fluid Systems

Electric Hydrogen; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Cell phone allowance

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Electric Hydrogen in San Jose is seeking a Supply Chain Program Manager for Fluid Systems to lead the procurement lifecycle of fluid systems, ensuring alignment with engineering and commercial teams. This role involves managing complex programs and fostering collaboration across various departments.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain and 5–7 years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in supply chain program management, procurement, or related discipline.
• Experience in managing complex procurement or engineering programs.
• Strong skills in program management with structured, trackable plans.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end procurement program lifecycle for fluid systems.
• Partner with engineering to translate technical requirements into commercial needs.
• Drive cross-functional alignment to ensure programs stay on schedule.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Program Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Technical Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Arena PLM

Job description

Electric Hydrogen’s mission is to make molecules to decarbonize our world! Our outstanding people are our most important asset and will allow us to deliver hydrogen from renewable electrolysis for heavy industry, at prices below fossil fuels.

We are seeking a Supply Chain Program Manager, Fluid Systems to join our growing Supply Chain team. In this role, you will own the procurement program lifecycle for balance of plant fluid systems, bridging the gap between engineering requirements and commercial execution. You will work cross-functionally with the fluid systems engineering team, strategic sourcing, and suppliers to translate technical requirements into actionable procurement programs, ensuring on-time delivery and cost targets are met.

You will work a hybrid schedule and report to our Head of Strategic Sourcing.

Primary Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end procurement program lifecycle for balance of plant fluid systems, from requirements definition through production ramp
• Partner with the fluid systems engineering team to understand and translate technical requirements into clear commercial and sourcing requirements
• Develop and maintain procurement program plans with trackable milestones across requirements definition, RFQ, supplier selection, development, qualification, and production ramp phases
• Drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, sourcing, quality, and operations teams to ensure procurement programs stay on schedule and within budget
• Coordinate with the strategic sourcing team, who own pricing and contract negotiations, to provide program context, supplier priorities, and technical inputs
• Identify and mitigate procurement program risks, escalating issues proactively and maintaining visibility across stakeholders
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date program tracking using project management tools and Arena PLM
• Support supplier onboarding, qualification activities, and ongoing supplier performance reviews in coordination with the sourcing team
• Contribute to continuous improvement of supply chain program management processes and tools as the company scales

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field with 5–7 years of relevant experience in supply chain program management, procurement, operations, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stage procurement or engineering programs from requirements definition through production
• Strong technical acumen with the ability to interpret engineering requirements and drive alignment between technical and commercial stakeholders
• Strong program management skills with a track record of building and executing structured, trackable program plans
• Experience working with project management tools and Arena PLM or equivalent product lifecycle management systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to align diverse stakeholders around program priorities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment with shifting priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in capital-intensive industries such as clean energy, industrial equipment, automotive, aerospace, or oil and gas
• Familiarity with balance of plant fluid systems in an industrial, process, or energy environment
• Prior experience supporting sourcing, procurement, supplier management, or strategic sourcing initiatives
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI), manufacturing scale-up, or production ramp programs
• Knowledge of supplier qualification, supplier development, and supplier performance management processes

Compensation and Benefits (P4)

San Jose Zone $145,000 - $170,000 USD

Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.

Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen’s total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive:

• an equity grant
• time off programs
• a $75/month cell phone allowance
• a 4% employer 401(k) match
• access to competitive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability plans
• a discretionary bonus

Electric Hydrogen’s benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

About Electric Hydrogen

Electric Hydrogen is a team of the world's experts in scaling technologies for the post-carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors. Backed by some of the world's top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water. We are building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors. Abundant and low-cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials. We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong. We are aware that people from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We are actively working on efforts to change this social norm. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!