Redwood Materials
Global Supply Manager (GSM) Electronics & PCBA
Redwood Materials, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Global Supply Manager (GSM) Electronics & PCBA
Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered. Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2019, we're delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.
Essential Duties
We're looking for a technically fluent and commercially strategic Global Supply Manager (GSM) to lead sourcing for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), harnessing, and related electronics for a complex high-voltage energy product. You will own sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, and delivery execution for key components that drive both early-stage ramp and sustained manufacturing success.
Responsibilities Will Include :
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
Desired Qualifications :
B.S. in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent technical background; MBA is a plus
46 years of sourcing or GSM experience, ideally in EV, energy, or high-voltage electronics industries
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 (1025%)
Ability to perform the essential job functions safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and / or quantitative productivity standards
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards
Physical Requirements :
Ability to perform the essential job functions safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and / or quantitative productivity standards
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards
Working Conditions :
Environment, such as office or outdoors
Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time
Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing
Occasional work weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the job
Occasional travel requirements
California Pay Range : $134,000 - $1,840,000 USD
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
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Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered. Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2019, we're delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.
Essential Duties
We're looking for a technically fluent and commercially strategic Global Supply Manager (GSM) to lead sourcing for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), harnessing, and related electronics for a complex high-voltage energy product. You will own sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, and delivery execution for key components that drive both early-stage ramp and sustained manufacturing success.
Responsibilities Will Include :
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
Desired Qualifications :
B.S. in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent technical background; MBA is a plus
46 years of sourcing or GSM experience, ideally in EV, energy, or high-voltage electronics industries
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 (1025%)
Ability to perform the essential job functions safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and / or quantitative productivity standards
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards
Physical Requirements :
Ability to perform the essential job functions safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and / or quantitative productivity standards
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards
Working Conditions :
Environment, such as office or outdoors
Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time
Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing
Occasional work weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the job
Occasional travel requirements
California Pay Range : $134,000 - $1,840,000 USD
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
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