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Global Supply Manager (Austin, TX)

Exowatt

Responsibilities

  • Establish, develop, and manage commercial relationships with contract manufacturers, suppliers, and strategic partners to support Exowatt’s production and growth objectives.
  • Lead cost negotiations with vendors and contract manufacturers, securing favorable terms that align with budget targets and long-term cost reduction goals.
  • Own supply planning and forecasting, ensuring materials and components are available to meet production schedules and product launch timelines.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks through proactive risk management strategies, including dual-sourcing, safety stock optimization, and contingency planning.
  • Drive continuous cost reduction through operational improvements, process efficiency, value engineering, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
  • Execute supply chain projects end-to-end to meet product development milestones and corporate objectives, ensuring alignment between engineering, manufacturing, and business teams.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders (engineering, operations, quality, finance) and external partners to balance priorities and resolve issues that impact product delivery.
  • Develop and maintain supplier scorecards, performance metrics, and reporting to track supplier quality, delivery, and cost performance.
  • Provide clear, data-driven updates and recommendations to senior leadership, translating complex supply chain data into actionable insights.
  • Roll up your sleeves—get hands-on with mechanical and electrical systems, jigs, tooling, and fixtures to evaluate manufacturability, supplier capabilities, and quality standards.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of progressive experience in supply chain development, sourcing management, or procurement within a product development or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong mechanical or electrical engineering background with direct involvement in product development lifecycles.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline. MBA is a plus.

Preferred

  • Top-notch analytical and negotiation skills with a proven track record of securing high-value agreements and driving measurable cost savings.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience working with mechanical and electrical systems, jigs, tooling, and fixtures—comfortable on the factory floor and in the lab.
  • Demonstrated ability to make decisions based on facts and data, stay focused under pressure, and deliver results in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to blend strategic thinking with a detail-oriented, execution-focused approach—equally comfortable setting long-term sourcing strategy and managing day-to-day supplier relationships.
  • Genuine passion for problem-solving and driving issues to resolution, with a bias toward action and accountability.
  • Proven ability to influence and align cross-functional teams without direct authority, building consensus across engineering, operations, finance, and executive stakeholders.
  • Systems thinker who can absorb large amounts of new information quickly and distill it into clear, concise summaries for decision-making.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 25% of the time.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and equity options.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
  • A dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and innovation.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development in a rapidly evolving industry.
  • Relocation assistance.