Global Supply Manager, Electronics & PCBA

About the role

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 2017, 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. We're looking for a technically fluent and commercially strategic Global Supply Manager (GSM) to lead sourcing for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), custom transformers, 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

• 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.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent technical background; MBA is a plus.
• 4–6 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 (10–25%).

Pay

California Pay Range: $112,500 USD – $147,500 USD