Responsibilities:
- Identify and evaluate global suppliers; negotiate and execute contracts with strategic partners to secure high-quality materials at competitive prices
- Drive total cost optimization (base cost, tariffs, transportation, quality, lead time) in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
- Analyze market trends, lead times, and material risks to ensure build readiness and minimize production disruptions through appropriate risk-buy strategies
- Develop and execute an international logistics strategy-including routing guides, shipping mode selection, and customs clearance processes
- Build tools and processes to provide visibility into sourcing, material readiness, cost impact, cost reduction opportunities, risk analysis, and supplier performance
- Track and report on KPIs including cost, delivery times, inventory turnover, and supplier performance
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, NPI, operations, and leadership to align supply chain strategy with business objectives
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, logistics, business, or a related field (Master's preferred); experience sourcing electrical power products is a strong plus
- 3+ years of combined experience in supply chain, program management, or engineering, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Background in new technology or NPI-stage supply chain, ideally in a startup environment
- Experience working with electrical systems, power electronics, or similar hardware in a manufacturing or production context
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills-written, verbal, and visual
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects across organizational lines
- Ability to prioritize effectively under pressure and adapt quickly to change
- Willingness to travel up to 20%, including internationally
Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options.
Base Salary: $160,000-$185,000/annual DOE and location
Pay Disclosure & BenefitsCompensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.
The benefits outlined below apply exclusively to employees located in the United States.
- Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options
- Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401k retirement savings plan through Empower
- Employees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays
- 100% paid maternal leave (12 weeks) and paternal leave (6 weeks)
Singapore-based employees receive benefits in accordance with local government provisions.
