Global Commodity Manager - Mountain View, CA

What you'll be doing:

• Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation:
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities and services critical to our technology.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, focusing on achieving optimal cost, quality, delivery, and technology roadmap alignment.
• Conduct comprehensive supplier risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
• Supplier Relationship Management:
• Manage the full lifecycle of supplier relationships, from initial selection and qualification to ongoing performance management and business reviews.
• Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives (cost reduction, lead time, on- time delivery, quality).
• Cross-Functional Leadership:
• Act as the primary interface between Aeva Engineering/NPI teams and suppliers for new product introduction (NPI) development and qualification.
• Work closely with Operations and Planning teams to develop capacity plans and ensure long-term continuity of supply in a dynamic growth environment.
• Drive 'Design for Manufacturability/Supply Chain' considerations into early product design phases.
• Cost Management & Analysis:
• Establish, manage, and drive annual cost reduction targets for key commodities.
• Develop and maintain component/service cost roadmaps and market intelligence.

What you'll have:

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% as needed, both domestically within the United States and internationally.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in a Supply Chain, Commodity Management, or Sourcing role.
• Extensive direct experience managing the sourcing and supply of technical components relevant to high-tech or complex electro-mechanical products.
• Demonstrated experience in either the Automotive or Consumer Electronics industries, managing high-volume, high-quality component supply chains.
• Proven ability to independently develop commodity strategies and execute complex, high-stakes negotiations.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with cost modeling (TCO/Should-Cost).

Nice to Have

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Previous experience in a startup environment and a demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity and rapid growth.
• Technical background or direct experience managing components specific to Lidar, optical sensors, or complex sensing systems (e.g., MEMS, ASICs, custom optics, specialized materials).
• Experience with global supply chains, including sourcing and managing suppliers in Asia (APAC).
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO/IATF 16949).