optivolt-labs - Global Supply Chain Manager

San Francisco$160k - $220k+ Equity1w ago

In Office Senior NA Payments Semiconductors Supply Chain Manager Procurement ACCA Cost Analysis

Requirements

• You have owned a supply chain. 5+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing operations. • You know electronics sourcing. Experience sourcing electronic components and managing hardware suppliers. • You are a strong negotiator. Demonstrated success negotiating agreements and reducing BOM costs. • You have worked with global manufacturers. Understanding of lead times, inventory, material requirements, and production schedules. • You understand material planning. Experience working directly with international suppliers and contract manufacturers. • You are rigorous with data. Strong spreadsheet, analysis, and ERP skills. • You can execute without a large team. Ability to prioritize independently and travel internationally when required. • Background in semiconductors, power electronics, solar, automotive, or consumer electronics. • Experience building relationships with suppliers and contract manufacturer. • Experience scaling from prototype to high-volume production. • Knowledge of tariffs, customs, domestic content, and international trade. • Willingness to work extended hours as needed to support critical milestones • Everyone at Optivolt is required to participate in on call support for customers • Must be based in San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities

• Own sourcing for our hardware. Own sourcing and procurement of semiconductors, PCBAs, mechanical components, assemblies, and finished goods. • Build strong supplier relationships. Identify, qualify, negotiate with, and manage domestic and international suppliers and manufacturers. • Negotiate with the full cost in mind. Build sourcing strategies balancing cost, quality, lead times, capacity, and continuity of supply. • Keep materials flowing. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, tooling, capacity reservations, and supply agreements. • Turn forecasts into purchasing decisions. Own BOM cost analysis, cost-down plans, supplier scorecards, and sourcing alternatives. • Plan ahead for supply risks. Develop material planning, demand forecasts, inventory strategies, and procurement processes. • Partner with engineering on component choices. Coordinate supply for prototype, pilot, and production builds with engineering and manufacturing. • Make supplier performance visible. Mitigate component shortages, single-source risks, tariffs, logistics issues, and geopolitical exposure. • Build processes that support scale. Partner with engineering on design-to-cost and component selection.

Benefits

• As Global Supply Chain Manager at Optivolt, you will build the supply base that allows us to scale intelligent solar hardware globally. • You will own strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier development, cost reduction, and material availability across engineering builds and commercial production. This role requires both strategic judgment and hands-on execution. • The estimated starting base salary range for this role is $160K-220K depending on level, location and experience, plus a generous pre-IPO equity package • Other benefits include comprehensive health coverage, unlimited PTO, plus extra fun perks!