Global Supply Manager, Pcba

Global Supply Manager, PCBA

Essential Duties:

We're looking for a technically fluent and commercially strategic Global Supply Manager (GSM) to lead sourcing for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), harnessing, and related electronics for a complex high-voltage energy product. You will own sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, and delivery execution for key components that drive both early-stage ramp and sustained manufacturing success.

Responsibilities Will Include:

• Identify, qualify, and develop strategic suppliers for electronics, interconnects, and PCBA components
• Lead RFQ/RFP efforts, negotiate commercial terms, and establish MSAs, SOWs, and pricing agreements
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure supplier readiness for NPI and mass production
• Monitor supplier performance and manage escalations in quality, cost, or delivery
• Work cross-functionally to ensure part readiness, VMI/buffer inventory, and cost optimization over lifecycle
• Analyze BOM cost structure and propose sourcing strategies to reduce landed cost and mitigate risk
• Support make-vs-buy, dual sourcing, and localization efforts across global supply chains
• Contribute to CM sourcing decisions, lead-time analysis, and manufacturing footprint strategies

Desired Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent technical background; MBA is a plus
• 4-6 years of sourcing or GSM experience, ideally in EV, energy, or high-voltage electronics industries
• Strong understanding of PCBA cost drivers, contract manufacturing dynamics, and commodity strategy
• Experience negotiating commercial and technical terms with suppliers and CMs
• Highly collaborative, data-driven, and proactive; capable of thriving in fast-paced startup environments
• Willingness to travel internationally to supplier and CM sites as needed (10-25%)
• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards

Working Conditions:

• Environment, such as office or outdoors
• Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time
• Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing
• Occasional work weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the job
• Occasional travel requirements