Supply Chain Manager (Power Electronics)

TL;DR

Supply Chain Manager (Power Electronics): Leading strategic sourcing for critical components and assemblies for grid power electronics with an accent on category strategies, cost optimization, and supplier performance. Focus on building a resilient supply base, managing geopolitical risks, and ensuring smooth scale-up from prototype to mass production.

Location: On-site in Scotts Valley, USA

Company

hirify.global is a startup building cutting-edge power electronics for the 21st-century grid to accelerate the electrification of everything.

What you will do

• Define and own category strategies for key components and assemblies.
• Achieve cost targets through data-driven should-cost modeling and disciplined negotiations.
• Lead RFx processes and negotiate commercial agreements, including piece pricing and tooling/NRE.
• Manage business risks related to capacity, geopolitics, and logistics.
• Drive supplier readiness across prototype, pilot, and mass production builds.
• Develop and execute logistics and warehousing strategies in partnership with factory operations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in sourcing or procurement for high volume manufacturing.
• Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Deep category knowledge across mechanical, electrical (PCB/PCBA), and electro-mechanical components.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional work-streams with engineering, operations, finance, and legal.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally often with short notice.

Nice to have

• Experience with power semiconductors, injection molding, stamping, or PCB fab and assembly.
• Prior supplier development for medium voltage (34.5kV) or grid-related power electronics.
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills using Tableau or PowerBI.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, enriching environment conducive to personal, technical, and career growth.
• Dynamic workplace driven by first principles engineering and solving difficult problems.
• Fast-paced startup atmosphere focused on high-impact technology.