Global Supply Manager
$160,000–$204,000 year
On-siteFremont, California, United States
Job Summary
Manage commercial relationships with key suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, quality standards, and cost efficiency of supplied materials. Negotiate supplier contracts to optimize value and mitigate risks while driving a comprehensive cost reduction strategy across the supply chain. Develop and execute supply risk mitigation plans to ensure continuity, identifying and escalating key supply and cost risks to management for strategic decision-making. Source, develop, and scale new product introduction mechanical components by collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and industrial design teams. Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers for precision-engineered parts including CNC machined parts, sheet metal, enclosures, and injection-molded plastics. Lead product cost management through supply chain optimization from 0 to 1, 1 to 10, and 10 to 100 phases.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience as a Global Supply Manager (GSM)
- experience in automotive, consumer electronics, or related industries
- Strong background in sourcing and supply chain management for mechanical components, manufacturing engineering, and industrial design collaboration
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing practices involving CNC machined parts, sheet metal, enclosures, injection molding, vacuum forming, and other mechanical fabrication techniques
- Proven experience sourcing custom mechanical systems used in automotive or RV applications
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills
- Ability to toggle between strategic thinking and detailed execution
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing conditions
- Ability to travel internationally up to 25%
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
Desired Qualifications
- MBA
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