Global Supply Manager, Electronics & PCBA

The role

You will lead sourcing for printed circuit board assemblies, custom transformers, and related electronics for a high-voltage energy product. You will own sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, and delivery execution.

What you will do

• 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.

Required qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent technical background
• 4–6 years of sourcing or GSM experience
• 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%).

Nice to have

• MBA is a plus
• ideally in EV, energy, or high-voltage electronics industries

About the company

Redwood Materials is the largest lithium-ion battery recycler in North America. The company recovers, refines, and redeploys critical minerals from end-of-life batteries back into the supply chain.