Job Title: Global Supply Manager - Mechanicals
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Salary: $115,000 - $150,000
Day to day
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Lead end-to-end RFx processes, from defining requirements and issuing RFQs through supplier evaluation and selection.
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Develop and maintain should-cost models for mechanical components, including injection-moulded plastics, stamped components, fasteners, connectors and harnesses.
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Negotiate piece prices, tooling costs, payment terms and supplier agreements.
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Manage commercial relationships with key suppliers, including performance tracking, escalations and relationship development.
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Drive supplier readiness throughout new product introduction, production ramp and ongoing manufacturing.
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Support cost, capacity planning and lead-time management initiatives.
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Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver the mechanicals sourcing roadmap.
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Present clear sourcing recommendations to senior and executive stakeholders.
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Travel domestically and internationally, averaging approximately 25%.
Requirements
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Experience sourcing mechanical components, with exposure to injection moulding, stamping, harness assembly and off-the-shelf components such as fasteners.
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Understanding of manufacturing cost drivers for custom components and tooling.
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1-3+ years of sourcing or procurement experience in a similar role.
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Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills.
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Strong project management capabilities.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Flexible mindset with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
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Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Preferred Skills
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Experience with custom part development.
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Strong track record of applying first-principles thinking to supplier negotiations.
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Experience managing supplier escalations through to executive level.
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Experience using MRP/ERP systems.
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