Staff Global Supply Manager, Mechanicals

📋 Description Develop technology and commodity roadmaps for current and future programs. Liaise between supply chain and engineering for supplier/component selection. Identify new high-potential suppliers globally. Drive price negotiations; analyze spend; consolidate spend across supplier base. Work with finance during monthly close and planning cycles. Identify and manage metrics for quality, performance, and durability. 🎯 Requirements Strong practical knowledge of manufacturing, supply chain, and purchasing. Negotiation leadership with RFP/RFI/RFQ experience and cost analysis. Experience using cost models to define should-cost and negotiate price. Adaptable to a fast-paced startup environment. Ability to communicate goals across management levels and regions. Quantitative and qualitative analysis of sourcing options.