Senior Staff Commodity Manager, Electrical Strategic Design Sourcing

Mainspring Energy

Senior Staff Commodity Manager leading sourcing for electrical components and assemblies at Mainspring Energy. Overseeing rapid product iteration and developing supply chains for new product architectures.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $165,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead rapid-turnaround sourcing for R&D electrical builds: prototype PCBAs, connectors, cables, sensors, power distribution components, and electromechanical box assemblies.
Identify, evaluate, and onboard new contract manufacturers for electrical assemblies with US and Mexico manufacturing presence (USMCA-compliant).
Own the sourcing strategy for Mainspring’s AC-to-DC product transition, including BOM-level lead time analysis, risk buy decisions, and production readiness accountability.
Source and evaluate power conversion equipment (inverters, transformers, skidded systems) across multiple suppliers to reduce single-source risk.
Develop and execute a multi-path battery and BMS sourcing strategy compliant with FEOC and IRA (Inflation Reduction Act) requirements, evaluating multiple chemistries and form factors from non-restricted geographies.
Qualify non-FEOC BMS design partners and battery cell/pack suppliers, managing the full cycle from NDA through spec distribution, quote evaluation, and development contract negotiation.
Collaborate with Engineering on DFM reviews, connector and material strategy, corrosion protection solutions, and cable redesign opportunities.
Drive supplier selection committee processes, presenting sourcing recommendations to leadership with clear trade-offs on cost, risk, and schedule.
Negotiate pricing and contracts from R&D quick-turn purchases through long-term volume agreements.
Monitor FEOC, IRA/ITC, USMCA, and tariff developments to proactively adjust sourcing strategies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent technical discipline.
18+ years of combined experience across electrical engineering, operations, and supply chain roles, with hands-on involvement in sourcing, BOM optimization, and supplier management for electrical and electronics commodities. Experience supporting R&D and new product introduction required.
Deep technical knowledge of power electronics, industrial electrical components, PCBAs (SMT/through-hole/mixed), connectors, cable assemblies, and battery/energy storage systems. Hands-on circuit design, power supply design, or PCBA layout experience is a strong plus.
Experience evaluating and onboarding contract manufacturers for electromechanical assemblies.
Experience managing global manufacturing partners, negotiating contracts, and optimizing bills of materials for cost, quality, lead time, and regulatory compliance.
Comfort operating in fast-paced R&D environments with shifting requirements and close engineering collaboration.
Ability to navigate compliance-driven sourcing environments, including familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as FEOC, IRA/ITC, USMCA, or UL/IEC certification.
Strong negotiation, supplier qualification, and analytical skills.
Willingness to travel up to 40% (domestic US and Mexico; occasional international).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Lead rapid-turnaround sourcing for R&D electrical builds: prototype PCBAs, connectors, cables, sensors, power distribution components, and electromechanical box assemblies.
Identify, evaluate, and onboard new contract manufacturers for electrical assemblies with US and Mexico manufacturing presence (USMCA-compliant).
Own the sourcing strategy for Mainspring’s AC-to-DC product transition, including BOM-level lead time analysis, risk buy decisions, and production readiness accountability.
Source and evaluate power conversion equipment (inverters, transformers, skidded systems) across multiple suppliers to reduce single-source risk.
Develop and execute a multi-path battery and BMS sourcing strategy compliant with FEOC and IRA (Inflation Reduction Act) requirements, evaluating multiple chemistries and form factors from non-restricted geographies.
Qualify non-FEOC BMS design partners and battery cell/pack suppliers, managing the full cycle from NDA through spec distribution, quote evaluation, and development contract negotiation.
Collaborate with Engineering on DFM reviews, connector and material strategy, corrosion protection solutions, and cable redesign opportunities.
Drive supplier selection committee processes, presenting sourcing recommendations to leadership with clear trade-offs on cost, risk, and schedule.
Negotiate pricing and contracts from R&D quick-turn purchases through long-term volume agreements.
Monitor FEOC, IRA/ITC, USMCA, and tariff developments to proactively adjust sourcing strategies. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent technical discipline.
18+ years of combined experience across electrical engineering, operations, and supply chain roles, with hands-on involvement in sourcing, BOM optimization, and supplier management for electrical and electronics commodities. Experience supporting R&D and new product introduction required.
Deep technical knowledge of power electronics, industrial electrical components, PCBAs (SMT/through-hole/mixed), connectors, cable assemblies, and battery/energy storage systems. Hands-on circuit design, power supply design, or PCBA layout experience is a strong plus.
Experience evaluating and onboarding contract manufacturers for electromechanical assemblies.
Experience managing global manufacturing partners, negotiating contracts, and optimizing bills of materials for cost, quality, lead time, and regulatory compliance.
Comfort operating in fast-paced R&D environments with shifting requirements and close engineering collaboration.
Ability to navigate compliance-driven sourcing environments, including familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as FEOC, IRA/ITC, USMCA, or UL/IEC certification.
Strong negotiation, supplier qualification, and analytical skills.
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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcing strategyBOM optimizationpower electronicsPCBAscircuit designpower supply designcontract negotiationsupplier managementbattery/energy storage systemselectromechanical assemblies

Soft Skills

negotiation skillsanalytical skillscollaborationadaptabilityleadershipcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Supply ChainUL certificationIEC certification