Senior Manager, Global Supply Management
TLDR
Build resilient global supply strategies for LiDAR hardware, spanning silicon photonics, optics, semiconductors, electronics, and contract manufacturing.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies supporting current products and future technology roadmaps. Lead supplier selection through RFIs, RFQs, technical evaluations, and commercial negotiations.
Lead supply chain contract negotiations for: Master Supply Agreements (MSAs), Long-Term Supply Agreements (LTSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Pricing Agreements, Tooling Agreements, Capacity Reservations, Development Agreements, IP-related commercial terms, and Contract Manufacturing Agreements
Cost Leadership & Product Cost Management including Product Cost targets from development through Start of Production (SOP) and lifecycle production as well as multi-generation cost roadmaps supporting future product competitiveness.
Supply Chain Resilience & Risk Management with appropriate dual sourcing, geographic diversification, and risk mitigation strategies. Evaluate supplier financial health, manufacturing readiness, capacity constraints, and geopolitical risks.
Supplier Relationship Management including Periodic Business Reviews (such as QBRs), executive business reviews, and supplier performance management.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
10+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or global supply management experience within high-technology manufacturing.
Experience sourcing complex hardware in one or more of the following: Silicon Photonics, Optics, Lasers, Semiconductors, Electronics, Precision Mechanical Components, and Contract Manufacturing
Proven experience leading complex global sourcing initiatives from concept through production.
Strong commercial negotiation skills with demonstrated success negotiating multi-million-dollar global supply agreements.
Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, cost drivers, and supplier economics.
Expertise in should-cost analysis, total cost of ownership (TCO), clean-sheet costing, and value engineering.
Strong understanding of supply chain risk management, business continuity planning, and supplier diversification.
Experience supporting automotive, industrial, robotics, consumer electronics, or other high-reliability products.
Excellent executive communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
MBA or Master's degree preferred.
Experience supporting automotive APQP, PPAP, and product launch processes.
Familiarity with semiconductor foundries, OSATs, silicon photonics manufacturing, precision optics, and advanced electronics supply chains.
Experience building supply chains from early development through production scale.
Knowledge of international trade, tariffs, logistics, and global manufacturing ecosystems.
Demonstrated ability to influence executive decision-making through data-driven commercial recommendations
Strong track record of leveraging supplier innovation to create competitive advantage and accelerate product development.
Willingness to travel internationally up to 20% based on business needs.
Aeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Benefits
Equity Compensation
equity
Health Insurance
comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance benefits
life and disability benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
11 paid holidays annually
Aeva builds advanced perception technology with its 4D LiDAR sensors, enabling smarter and safer decision-making across various applications, including automated driving, industrial robotics, and security. By integrating all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip, Aeva’s solutions are compact yet powerful, setting a new standard for autonomy in multiple sectors.
- Founded
- Founded 2016
- Employees
- 201-500 employees
- Industry
- Industrial Conglomerates