Senior Manager, Global Supply Management (Automotive)

TL;DR

Senior Manager, Global Supply Management (Automotive): Leading the strategic sourcing function for direct spend categories including hardware, sensors, and compute platforms with an accent on commercial strategy and supply assurance. Focus on building a high-performance team, driving cost discipline through should-cost modeling, and mitigating global supply chain risks.

Location: Hybrid: Must be based in Mountain View, California (in-office at least 3 days per week)

Salary: $179,000 - $287,000

Company

hirify.global is developing the hirify.global Driver to create a new era in mobility and logistics through self-driving technology.

What you will do

• Lead strategic sourcing for hardware components, sensors, compute platforms, and contract manufacturing.
• Build and mentor a team of Global Supply Managers to drive commercial execution.
• Establish supplier roadmaps and manage Approved Vendor List (AVL) governance.
• Drive cost discipline using should-cost modeling and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis.
• Negotiate complex supply agreements, LTAs, and NRE contracts with hardware suppliers.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical exposure and single-source dependencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or global supply management.
• 8+ years of people management experience.
• Proven track record of negotiating complex hardware and contract manufacturing agreements.
• Experience operating in a fast-paced, high-growth technology or deep-tech environment.
• Strong analytical skills, including financial acumen and cost modeling.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment promoting collaboration and empathy.
• Annual bonus and equity compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Culture of integrity and high ambition without the presence of "jerks".