Global Supply Manager

Terabase Energy

Global Supply Manager responsible for supplier management and sourcing strategies at Terabase Energy. Ensuring material availability for manufacturing and field operations in solar projects.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeBerkeley • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own global sourcing and supplier management for hardware systems supporting Terabase manufacturing and field operations.
Ensure material availability to meet production schedules while driving cost, quality, and supplier performance.
Ensure critical materials are available to meet manufacturing and field deployment schedules.
Lock supply plans for factory ramps and field deployments. Track critical hardware with committed dates and escalation paths.
Build and execute multi-year sourcing strategies aligned with product and engineering roadmaps.
Run competitive events and direct negotiations for MSAs, pricing, capacity, and SLAs. Drive total cost of ownership, warranty terms, and service levels.
Qualify and manage suppliers on cost, OTIF, quality, and reliability. Lead corrective actions and capacity scaling.
Partner with Engineering on specifications, BOMs, and design-to-cost initiatives. Ensure manufacturability and lead time feasibility.
Own MSAs, SOWs, and continuity planning. Build dual-source strategies and mitigate supply risk.
Develop cost models and benchmark supplier pricing and integrator structures.
Maintain accurate ERP data and ensure compliance with relevant standards and import/export requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or related field
5–10 years in sourcing or supply management, with at least 3 years as a global supply manager, category manager, or program manager
Experience supporting manufacturing and R&D operations
Proven experience negotiating and managing MSAs and SOWs with technology vendors
Strong commercial and analytical skills, including TCO and should-cost modeling
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
ERP proficiency and strong Excel skills; NetSuite experience preferred
Experience establishing FAT and SAT processes
Background in high-mix manufacturing, automation, or greenfield factory environments
Familiarity with First Principles thinking and problem-solving approaches
Professional certifications such as CPSM, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous time off and holiday policy
Remote flexibility
Flexible time off
Comprehensive benefits package
Career progression
401k match
Stock options
Home office set up allowance
And much more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcingsupplier managementcost modelingTCO modelingshould-cost modelingmechanical drawings interpretationelectrical schematics interpretationhigh-mix manufacturingautomationgreenfield factory environments

Soft Skills

negotiationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcommercial skillsleadershipcollaborationcommunicationstrategic planningcritical thinkingcapacity management

Certifications

CPSMPMPLean Six Sigma