Staff Global Supply Manager - Solar, Energy Storage

San Francisco, CAfull time

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$163k–$215k

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Redwoodmaterials Staff Global Supply Manager at Redwood Materials directs sourcing strategy for solar cell and module commodities, managing supplier relationships and commercial agreements. The role involves aligning supplier selection with engineering, finance, and manufacturing goals and includes international travel.

Responsibilities

Develop and direct the sourcing strategy for solar cell and module commodities, including supplier landscape assessment, make-vs-buy, dual sourcing, and localization decisions
Understand and broadcast the ever-evolving landscape of tariffs, duties, production credits, etc. related to solar cell and module commodities in the U.S. and broader international impacts
Identify, qualify, and develop strategic suppliers of solar cells, modules, and related components
Lead RFQ and RFP efforts, negotiate commercial terms, and establish master supply agreements, statements of work, and pricing agreements
Build and maintain should-cost and total cost of ownership models to inform negotiations and reduce landed cost
Guide Engineering and Manufacturing on supplier readiness for new product introduction builds and mass production ramp
Monitor supplier performance and resolve escalations in quality, cost, and delivery

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringMaster's degree or MBA

Required

Advise cross-functional partners on lead time, inventory, and supply risk across the product lifecycle
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or a related technical field (Master's degree or MBA preferred)
8+ years of sourcing or supply chain management experience (6+ years with a Master's degree), ideally in solar, energy, EV, or electronics manufacturing
Working knowledge of solar cell and module manufacturers and the global solar supplier landscape
Working knowledge of solar cell and module manufacturing processes, cost drivers, and process constraints
Experience building cost models and negotiating commercial and technical terms with suppliers using should-cost fundamentals
Experience developing commodity strategy and sourcing agreements for new products moving from development to volume production
Ability to travel internationally to supplier sites approximately 10-25% of the time

Preferred

Master's degree or MBA

Company

Redwoodmaterials

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