Aeva

4D LiDAR sensors with velocity detection

Global Commodity Manager

Procurement & SourcingUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeMountain View, CA, USA$107.8k - $145.9k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related technical field.
At least 8 years of progressive experience in a Supply Chain, Commodity Management, or Sourcing role.
Extensive direct experience managing the sourcing and supply of technical components relevant to high-tech or complex electro-mechanical products.
Demonstrated experience in either the Automotive or Consumer Electronics industries, managing high-volume, high-quality component supply chains.
Ability to independently develop commodity strategies and execute complex, high-stakes negotiations.
Strong analytical skills and experience with cost modeling, including total cost of ownership and should-cost analysis.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% domestically within the United States and internationally.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities and services critical to the technology.
Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers to achieve optimal cost, quality, delivery, and technology roadmap alignment.
Conduct comprehensive supplier risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
Manage the full lifecycle of supplier relationships, from initial selection and qualification to ongoing performance management and business reviews.
Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives in cost reduction, lead time, on-time delivery, and quality.
Act as the primary interface between Engineering and New Product Introduction teams and suppliers for new product introduction development and qualification.
Work with Operations and Planning teams to develop capacity plans and ensure long-term continuity of supply.
Drive Design for Manufacturability and Supply Chain considerations into early product design phases.
Establish, manage, and drive annual cost-reduction targets for key commodities.
Develop and maintain component and service cost roadmaps and market intelligence.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree in a related field.
Previous experience in a startup environment and the ability to thrive in ambiguity and rapid growth.
A technical background or direct experience managing components specific to LiDAR, optical sensors, or complex sensing systems, such as MEMS, ASICs, custom optics, or specialized materials.
Experience with global supply chains, including sourcing and managing suppliers in Asia-Pacific.
Familiarity with Quality Management Systems, such as ISO/IATF 16949.

Salary Range: 107787 to 145874 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

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:

Aeva is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Global Commodity Manager (GCM) to take ownership of the strategic sourcing, supply base management, and overall continuity of supply for critical components and services used in our advanced Lidar systems.

This role requires a proactive individual who can work independently to drive strategy, manage complex supplier relationships, and effectively collaborate cross- functionally with our Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure we meet our aggressive product development and volume production goals.

What you'll be doing:

Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation:
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities and services critical to our technology.
Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, focusing on achieving optimal cost, quality, delivery, and technology roadmap alignment.
Conduct comprehensive supplier risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
Supplier Relationship Management:
Manage the full lifecycle of supplier relationships, from initial selection and qualification to ongoing performance management and business reviews.
Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives (cost reduction, lead time, on- time delivery, quality).
Cross-Functional Leadership:
Act as the primary interface between Aeva Engineering/NPI teams and suppliers for new product introduction (NPI) development and qualification.
Work closely with Operations and Planning teams to develop capacity plans and ensure long-term continuity of supply in a dynamic growth environment.
Drive 'Design for Manufacturability/Supply Chain' considerations into early product design phases.
Cost Management & Analysis:
Establish, manage, and drive annual cost reduction targets for key commodities.
Develop and maintain component/service cost roadmaps and market intelligence.

What you'll have:

Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% as needed, both domestically within the United States and internationally.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related technical field.
8+ years of progressive experience in a Supply Chain, Commodity Management, or Sourcing role.
Extensive direct experience managing the sourcing and supply of technical components relevant to high-tech or complex electro-mechanical products.
Demonstrated experience in either the Automotive or Consumer Electronics industries, managing high-volume, high-quality component supply chains.
Proven ability to independently develop commodity strategies and execute complex, high-stakes negotiations.
Strong analytical skills and experience with cost modeling (TCO/Should-Cost).

Nice to Have

Master's degree in a related field.
Previous experience in a startup environment and a demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity and rapid growth.
Technical background or direct experience managing components specific to Lidar, optical sensors, or complex sensing systems (e.g., MEMS, ASICs, custom optics, specialized materials).
Experience with global supply chains, including sourcing and managing suppliers in Asia (APAC).
Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO/IATF 16949).

Aeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

About the Company

Aeva

4D LiDAR sensors with velocity detection

Aeva designs and sells perception sensors, focusing on 4D LiDAR that measures both the velocity and 3D position of objects. The sensors are built by integrating all core LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip, creating a compact, efficient module. This technology is applied across automated driving, industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, and security to improve safety, efficiency, and functionality of autonomous systems. Unlike many competitors that offer traditional 3D sensing, Aeva’s 4D capability provides richer environmental data that helps autonomous systems detect motion and position at once. The company’s business model centers on developing, producing, and selling these sensors to businesses, potentially partnering with other firms to integrate the tech into a wider range of products. Aeva’s goal is to advance autonomous capabilities by delivering practical, scalable sensing solutions that enhance perception and safety across multiple industries.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Mountain View, CA
Founded: 2017

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