Job Title: - Staff Global Supply Manager - Solar
Location: San Francisco, California (On-site)
Salary: $160,00 - $215,000 per annum
The Opportunity
We are recruiting an experienced Staff Global Supply Manager to join an innovative, fast-growing business operating at the forefront of energy storage, battery technology and renewable energy.
This is a senior-level opportunity to take ownership of global sourcing strategies for solar cells and modules, developing supplier relationships, negotiating commercial agreements and driving cost efficiencies.
You will play a key role in shaping sourcing strategies for new products, working closely with Engineering, Finance and Manufacturing teams.
Day to Day
- Develop global sourcing strategies for solar cells and modules.
- Identify, qualify and build relationships with strategic suppliers.
- Lead RFQs, RFPs and complex commercial negotiations.
- Develop cost models and identify opportunities to reduce total costs.
- Manage supplier performance, quality, delivery and supply chain risks.
- Support new product development and manufacturing ramp-up.
- Monitor international tariffs, duties and regulatory changes.
- Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Finance and Manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
- Global Sourcing: Own supplier selection, sourcing strategies, dual sourcing and supplier development.
- Commercial Management: Negotiate pricing, master supply agreements and long-term supplier contracts.
- Cost Optimisation: Develop should-cost and total cost of ownership models to improve margins and reduce costs.
- Supplier Management: Build strategic supplier partnerships and manage performance.
- Supply Chain Strategy: Evaluate global markets, tariffs, duties and supply chain risks.
- New Product Introduction: Align sourcing strategies with engineering requirements and manufacturing ramp-up.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Economics or a related field.
- 8+ years' experience in sourcing or supply chain management (6+ years with a Master's degree or MBA).
- Strong experience sourcing solar cells and/or solar modules.
- Proven experience in supplier negotiations, RFQs/RFPs and commercial agreements.
- Strong understanding of cost modelling and total cost of ownership.
- Experience developing sourcing strategies for new products and manufacturing scale-up.
- Knowledge of global supplier markets, tariffs and international trade policies.
- Comfortable working fully on-site in San Francisco and travelling internationally 10-25%.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Global Supply Manager or Strategic Sourcing professional with strong solar procurement experience, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your up-to-date CV to **** or apply directly through this advertisement.

- Reference
- 3708494_1794253182
- Start date
- 9 Nov 2026
- Engagement
- Permanent
- Practice
- Construction, Manufacturing