Senior Manager, Electrical Sourcing, Procurement

Proper Voltage

Senior Manager building electrical component sourcing and supplier ecosystems for Proper Voltage’s advanced battery systems. Managing Asia sourcing, negotiations, AVL partnerships, and NPI readiness.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeCarlsbad • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $165,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement of electrical components, with a strong focus on supplier relationship management and negotiation. Capable of navigating complex supply chain dynamics and ensuring material readiness for production.

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Strategic SourcingSupplier Relationship ManagementElectrical Component ProcurementAsia Sourcing ExperienceNegotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Commodity ManagementActive Components SourcingPassive Components SourcingConnector SourcingCable SourcingWire Harness SourcingAVL ManagementRFQ ManagementCost Reduction StrategiesBOM Reconciliation

Soft Skills

Strong Commercial InstinctsIndependent OperationPriority Setting

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain DynamicsLead Time ManagementAllocation RiskEnd-of-Life ManagementContract Manufacturing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end commodity strategy for electrical components, including active components, passive components, connectors, cables, and wire harnesses
Build and qualify a production-ready supplier base for single-source, allocation-constrained, and prototype-only components
Develop direct supplier and distributor relationships in Asia through on-site visits, qualification audits, and performance frameworks
Monitor component availability, lead-time trends, allocation risk, single-source dependencies, and end-of-life risk
Partner with engineering on AVL management and approved component selection
Lead supplier and distributor negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, lead times, allocation commitments, and supply agreements
Issue and manage RFQs from technical package through quote normalization, scorecard, and selection recommendation
Build cost narratives and identify cost-reduction pathways through second sourcing, direct relationships, volume commitments, and design-for-cost input
Source electrical components ahead of NPI build events and ensure material readiness for prototype and pilot builds
Translate incomplete and evolving design requirements into supplier actions
Qualify alternate sources proactively and raise supply-risk flags early
Build supplier operating rhythms, including performance reviews, corrective actions, and escalation paths
Partner with the VP of Supply Chain on strategic sourcing and the Director of Supply Chain on component readiness
Build and hold direct relationships with component suppliers and PCBA assemblers while retaining sourcing portability and leverage

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or commodity management
Direct ownership of supplier relationships for electrical components
Experience sourcing active components, passive components, connectors, cables, and wire harnesses through production scale
Direct Asia sourcing experience with on-site visits and commercial negotiations in China, Southeast Asia, or similar markets
Deep familiarity with electrical component supply-chain dynamics, including lead times, allocation risk, distribution versus direct relationships, and end-of-life management
Experience managing direct component supplier relationships in a contract-manufacturing model
Comfort with dual communication paths, contract-manufacturer coordination, and BOM reconciliation
Ability to partner with engineering on AVL and component-selection decisions
Track record of building supplier ecosystems from early stage through production scale
Strong commercial instincts and ability to negotiate complex agreements
Ability to operate independently, set priorities without a defined playbook, and move quickly from incomplete requirements
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible PTO
Generous holiday policy
Remote-friendly work arrangement
Periodic international supplier visits, including Asia