Senior Manager, Electrical Sourcing and Procurement

Role Overview

• Own end-to-end commodity strategy for electrical components
• Build and qualify a production-ready supplier base for components currently on single-source risk, allocation constraint, or prototype-only relationships
• Lead all supplier and distributor negotiations for electrical commodities: pricing, payment terms, lead times, allocation commitments, and supply agreements
• Partner with engineering during NPI to source electrical components ahead of build events, manage long-lead and allocation-risk items, and ensure material readiness

Requirements

• 8+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or commodity management
• Proven experience sourcing active components, passive components, connectors, cables, and wire harnesses through production scale
• Direct Asia sourcing experience with on-site visits and commercial negotiations in China, Southeast Asia, or similar markets
• Deep familiarity with electrical component supply chain dynamics: lead times, allocation risk, distribution versus direct relationships, and end-of-life management
• Ability to partner with engineering on AVL and component selection decisions

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO with a generous holiday policy
• Remote-friendly with monthly travel to Carlsbad, CA and periodic international supplier visits, including Asia