Gridware

Sourcing Manager

San Francisco, CA · Senior

No sponsorship$120k-$165kDetected 62 days ago

NegotiationSupply ChainProcurementERPHardware DesignCollaborationAccounts Payable

About the role

About Gridware Gridware is a San Francisco-based technology company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the electrical grid.
We pioneered a groundbreaking new class of grid management called active grid response (AGR), focused on monitoring the electrical, physical, and environmental aspects of the grid that affect reliability and safety.
This comprehensive approach helps improve safety, reduce outages, and ensure the grid operates efficiently.

Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers for mechanical and electrical components to support product development and production
Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFQs, cost analysis, and supplier selection across a variety of commodities.
Partner closely with Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality during NPI and product design phases to drive early-stage sourcing, prototyping, and supplier selection that scales to production.
Collaborate with contract manufacturers' procurement and supply chain teams to align sourcing strategies and execution.
Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks (e.g., shortages, long lead times, single-source dependencies) while driving cost reduction through negotiations and alternative sourcing.
Manage supplier relationships, including performance monitoring, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
Role Description The Sourcing Manager role will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and onboarding new hardware suppliers, negotiating pricing and contracts, and ensuring material availability to support production builds.
Ability to manage ambiguity and build processes in a fast-moving startup environment.
Familiarity with cost modeling, should-cost analysis, or design-to-cost methodologies.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
4-7 years of experience in sourcing, direct procurement, supply chain, or supplier management, preferably in a hardware or manufacturing environment.
Experience working across multiple commodity categories, and sourcing both mechanical and electrical components.
Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI).
Experience working with contract manufacturers and external supplier networks.
Experience working with global suppliers and international sourcing.
Experience in the energy, utilities, or hardware startup space.
Experience partnering closely with contract manufacturers on sourcing and procurement execution.
We're only able to consider candidates who are currently authorized to work in the country of employment without visa sponsorship now or in the future.** This describes the ideal candidate
many of us have picked up this expertise along the way.

Benefits Health, Dental & Vision (Gold and Platinum with some providers plans fully covered) Paid parental leave Alternating day off (every other Monday) "Off the Grid", a two week per year paid break for all employees.

Health, Dental & Vision (Gold and Platinum with some providers plans fully covered) Paid parental leave Alternating day off (every other Monday) "Off the Grid", a two week per year paid break for all employees.
Commuter allowance Company-paid training

At this time, Gridware is unable to provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this role.

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