Staff Global Supply Manager, Commercial Programs (Marine)

Location: On-site at hirify.global's Los Angeles headquarters in Torrance, California, United States; travel up to 25%, including domestic and international supplier visits.

Base salary: $160,000 annually at P4 or $190,000 annually at P5.

Company

hirify.global is electrifying the marine industry by developing electric powertrains, software, and vessel designs for consumer and commercial applications, including tugs, ferries, and defense.

What you will do

• Own sourcing and commodity strategies for categories such as powertrain, composite structures, electrical systems, and cable and harness.
• Lead RFQs, develop should-cost models, evaluate total landed cost, and recommend suppliers.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, payment terms, tooling ownership, IP protection, and capacity commitments.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Production from design through tooling, first-article builds, launch, and production ramp.
• Manage supply risks, contingency plans, supplier scorecards, corrective actions, and supplier development.
• Establish scalable supply-chain processes, data standards, cost forecasts, reporting, and supplier workflows; Staff-level scope includes owning multiple commodities or a major program, mentoring or managing GSMs, and leading executive-level negotiations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Staff: 7+ years; Senior Staff: 10+ years in global sourcing, procurement, or supply management.
• Experience sourcing complex electromechanical or discrete manufactured products in a hardware company, including at least one new product introduction through production ramp.
• Track record of negotiating supplier contracts and delivering measurable cost, quality, or delivery results.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and BOMs and hold technical discussions with engineers and suppliers.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and data-driven decision-making, with advanced Excel at minimum.
• Strong written and verbal communication and the ability to influence cross-functional partners without direct authority.

Nice to have

• Experience in EV, battery, marine, automotive, aerospace, or other regulated or high-performance hardware industries.
• Sourcing experience in Asia and/or Europe and familiarity with tariffs, customs, and trade compliance.
• Experience with PPAP/FAI, on-site audits, and supplier development.
• Data skills beyond Excel, including SQL, Python, or BI tools.
• Startup or scale-up experience, especially building supply-chain processes from scratch.
• CPSM, APICS CSCP/CPIM, or similar certifications.
• Comfort with ambiguity and shifting priorities; enthusiasm for boating and clean energy.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment in a lean, high-trust environment centered on ownership, empathy, humility, pragmatism, and inclusion.
• Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits are 99% employer-paid; life and disability insurance are provided.
• Fourteen weeks of fully paid parental leave, competitive PTO, and traditional and Roth 401(k) access.
• Highly competitive equity grants and semi-annual bonuses tied to impact.
• $500 annual water fund, $500 professional-development reimbursement, monthly AI stipend, and annual safety-equipment reimbursement.
• Captain training, access to hirify.global boats, daily onsite lunches and snacks, and relocation assistance depending on eligibility.