Senior Staff Global Supply Manager, EE and Semiconductor

Responsibilities

• Build and execute the global sourcing strategy for EE components and semiconductors across current and next-gen vehicle roadmaps, with scalability designed in from the start
• Own a semiconductor technology roadmap that keeps product architecture aligned with where suppliers and the industry are heading
• Own the Approved Vendor List end to end, running the full supplier lifecycle from finding and qualifying new sources to evaluating performance once they're in
• Negotiate long-term agreements, Master Purchase Agreements, and quality terms that lock in the high-priority parts needed to build and scale
• Lead BOM scrubs to catch end-of-life risks, single-source exposure, and technical bottlenecks before design freeze, partnering with Architecture and Engineering to balance cost, performance, and resilience
• Own should-cost modeling and use it to drive down total cost of ownership through negotiation and value engineering
• Spot vulnerabilities in the EE supply chain, whether geopolitical or capacity-related, and put hedging and continuity plans in place before they bite
• Track market pricing swings, lead-time shifts, capacity, and technical advances in silicon to inform sourcing strategy
• Stand up supplier performance metrics, run regular business reviews, and travel to supplier sites when it moves the needle on cost, relationships, or development

What You'll Bring

12+ years in global sourcing or commodity management, specifically with semiconductors or complex EE components, plus real NPI experience

Direct sourcing experience in at least one or two of these areas: computing (CPUs/GPUs/FPGAs/MCUs, DRAM/NAND), perception (IMUs, radar, vision sensors, camera modules), power and motion (PMICs, battery management systems, motor controllers), connectivity (USB/PCIe/CAN/Ethernet, wireless, signal integrity), or interaction (display and touch)

BS in Engineering (EE preferred), Supply Chain, or Business Management

A track record of landing long-term agreements with global manufacturers, backed by deep technical knowledge of the semiconductor ecosystem

Comfortable operating as the subject-matter expert with a lot of autonomy, strong at building relationships inside and outside the company, and able to travel domestically and internationally about 25% of the time

The salary for this position ranges from

$175,000 - $235,000 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, and location. This role will be based out of Palo Alto, CA and is expected to be onsite 3-5 days a week,

Perks & Benefits

• Robust health coverage — excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options
• One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates
• Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny
• Flexible time off

401(k) match

• Why ALSO.
• We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it is you’re headed.
• We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces.
• Together we’re working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges.