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Global Supply Manager

Global Supply Manager

CompanyPebble
LocationFremont, CA, USA
Salary$160000 – $204000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, MBA
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience as a Global Supply Manager (GSM), preferably in automotive, consumer electronics, or related industries.
  • Strong background in sourcing and supply chain management for mechanical components, manufacturing engineering, and industrial design collaboration.
  • Hands-on experience with manufacturing practices involving CNC machined parts, sheet metal, enclosures, injection molding, vacuum forming, and other mechanical fabrication techniques.
  • Proven experience sourcing custom mechanical systems used in automotive or RV applications.
  • Strong analytical and negotiation skills, with the ability to toggle between strategic thinking and detailed execution.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence cross-functional teams and external partners.
  • Experience working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing conditions.
  • Ability to travel internationally up to 25%.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; MBA a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure on-time delivery, quality standards, and cost efficiency of supplied materials.
  • Manage supplier contracts, negotiating terms to optimize value and mitigate risks.
  • Develop and execute supply risk mitigation plans to ensure continuity of supply.
  • Implement and drive a comprehensive cost reduction strategy across the supply chain.
  • Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and industrial design teams to source, develop, and scale NPI mechanical components.
  • Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers for key mechanical components such as CNC machined parts, sheet metal, enclosures, casings, jigs, tooling, fixtures, injection-molded plastics, and other precision-engineered parts.
  • Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and supply chain operations readiness.
  • Drive supplier selection, qualification, and performance management to align with company objectives and ensure a robust supply chain.
  • Proactively identify and escalate key supply and cost risks to management for strategic decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

  • MBA a plus.