Redwood Materials
Global Supply Manager – Mechanicals
$112K–$215K
San Francisco, California, United States · Manager · Full-time · Posted Mar 6, 2026
- Experience
- 1–3+ years of sourcing experience in a similar role.
About the job
Sources mechanical components and manages supplier relationships to support product development, manufacturing, and production ramp.
What you'll do
- Run RFx processes, evaluate suppliers, and lead selection and award.
- Build should-cost models and negotiate pricing, tooling, payment terms, and agreements.
- Manage supplier relationships and readiness for NPI, production ramp, and sustained manufacturing.
What they ask for
- Mechanical-component sourcing background, including exposure to injection molding, stamping, harness assembly, and fasteners.
- Understanding of manufacturing cost drivers for custom components and tooling.
- Strong Excel and spreadsheet, project management, and communication skills.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, averaging 25%.
Nice to have
- Experience with custom part development and supplier negotiations using first-principles thinking.
- MRP/ERP systems experience and ability to manage supplier escalations to executive level.
Pay
$112,500 — $215,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Excel, MRP/ERP systems
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