Senior Global Supply Manager

Optical and Mechanical Commodity Management

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Locations

Mountain View, CA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

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Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering related field or equivalent experience
A deep technical understanding of commodity management for electrical components including demonstrated experience working cross-functionally to influence decisions and get alignment on technical documents such as RFIs, ERS' and SOWs
Demonstrated expertise in cost structures and should-cost analysis
Established executive network with suppliers producing electrical components
Extensive experience negotiating complex IP and supply agreements with global suppliers
5 years of commodity management experience

Responsibilities

Develop sourcing strategies to ensure suppliers are capable of meeting Aeva's current and future technical and business requirements for electrical components
Manage commercial discussions and strategic deal terms including IP rights

Desired Qualifications

Thirst for knowledge and the ability to learn quickly with a strong interest in technology and/or operations
Postgraduate degree in a Business or Engineering related field
Willingness to travel internationally up to 20% based on business needs

About us:

Aeva’s mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, security, and beyond. Aeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology that integrates all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip in a compact module. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect instant velocity in addition to 3D position, allowing autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions.

Role Overview:

As Sr. Global Supply Manager, you will be responsible for developing the supplier strategy and providing commercial and technical support to the development of optical and mechanical components from architecture concept through production.

What you’ll do:

Develop sourcing strategies to ensure suppliers are capable of meeting Aeva’s current and future technical and business requirements for electrical components
Manage commercial discussions and strategic deal terms including IP rights

What you have:

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering related field or equivalent experience
A deep technical understanding of commodity management for electrical components including demonstrated experience working cross-functionally to influence decisions and get alignment on technical documents such as RFIs, ERS’ and SOWs
Demonstrated expertise in cost structures and should-cost analysis
Established executive network with suppliers producing electrical components
Extensive experience negotiating complex IP and supply agreements with global suppliers
5 years of commodity management experience

Nice to have:

Thirst for knowledge and the ability to learn quickly with a strong interest in technology and/or operations
Postgraduate degree in a Business or Engineering related field
Willingness to travel internationally up to 20% based on business needs

What’s in it for you:

Be part of a fast paced and dynamic team
Very competitive compensation and meaningful stock grants
Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecards

201-500 employees

Website

Sensing & perception for autonomous machines

Company Overview

Aeva's mission is to enable all devices to navigate the world autonomously. Aeva envisions its technology as part of everyday life, and are making this a reality by developing the world’s most advanced LIDAR on the market.

Benefits

Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k + matching
Generous PTO: Paid holidays and flexible time off policies, generous maternity/paternity leave
Compensation: Competitive compensation and meaningful equity
Free meals & snacks: Daily lunches, unlimited snacks, and coffee
Team building: Ping pong tournaments, cool swag, and fun team off-sites
Flexible work schedule: We measure based on results, not hours punched on the clock. Remote/Work from home options provided