Global Supply Manager

The role

The Global Supply Manager will own end-to-end sourcing and supply chain strategy for critical commodities. This person will bridge Engineering, NPI, and Production teams to deliver products on time and at the right cost.

What you will do

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers.
• Partner with Hardware Engineering and Production teams during NPI.
• Lead negotiations for pricing, lead times, and terms.
• Partner with Legal to establish NDAs, MSAs, and SOWs.
• Develop and execute cost-reduction strategies.
• Perform should-cost modeling and TCO analysis.
• Manage RFQs to optimize BOM costs.
• Monitor the global commodity landscape for potential disruptions.
• Develop secondary sources and risk-mitigation plans.
• Drive supplier performance through regular business reviews.

Required qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain management, or procurement.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., PCBAs, electromechanical systems, fabricated parts, wire harnessing, or composites).
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Deep experience with cost modeling, capacity planning, and navigating make vs. buy decisions.
• Hands-on experience working with PLM, ERP, and MRP systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs as needed.

Nice to have

• Experience within a hardware, electronics, or mechanical manufacturing startup.

Benefits

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual.
• Annual holiday schedule and paid sick leave.
• Premium, multi-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Equity grants.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth options.
• Annual professional development reimbursement program.
• Relocation assistance for eligible roles.

About the company

Saildrone is a maritime defense company and the global leader in autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). The company maintains active, combat-deployed systems supporting national security and force projection around the world.