Global Supply Manager (San Francisco)

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Terabase Energy

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San Francisco, CA, United States

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Overview

At Terabase Energy, we believe that digitalization and automation will drive the next wave of innovation and cost reduction in largescale solar. To unlock this opportunity, we develop an interconnected software and construction automation platform. We work with project developers, owners, and engineering & construction firms to support design, optimization, and construction of large solar projects worldwide. Our team blends industry veterans with new talent across software, electrical, mechanical engineering, coding, product management, project management, and sales/marketing. We are based in Northern California with global offices. If youre interested, wed love to hear from you.

Role Summary

Own global sourcing and supplier management for robotics, automation, motion, and control systems that power Terabase manufacturing and field operations. Build and execute multiyear category strategies, negotiate MSAs and SOWs, develop suppliers, and secure capacity to meet cost, quality, delivery, and uptime goals.

What You Will Own

  • Category strategy: Create a threeyear roadmap for our robotics program in partnership with product and engineering.
  • Sourcing and negotiation: Run competitive events and direct negotiations for MSAs, pricing, capacity, and SLAs. Drive TCO, warranty, and service response terms.
  • Contracts and risk: Draft and close MSAs, SOWs, and frame agreements with clear IP, spares, service, FAT, SAT, and acceptance criteria. Build dualsource and continuity plans.
  • Supplier development: Qualify and score suppliers on cost, OTIF, quality, MTBF, and service. Lead corrective actions and capacity ramps.
  • Technical alignment: Partner with Engineering on specifications, BoMs, FAT/SAT plans, and designtocost. Validate cycle time, takt, and uptime requirements in quotes.
  • Program execution: Lock supply plans for factory ramps and field deployments. Track critical hardware with visible promise dates and recovery plans.
  • Cost and shouldcost: Build models for robots, motion systems, and custom automation. Benchmark makeversusbuy and integrator markup structures.
  • Compliance: Ensure UL, CE, ISO 10218, NFPA 79, and safety standards are met. Coordinate export controls and customs where applicable.
  • Data and ERP: Maintain clean item, vendor, pricing, and contract records in ERP. Publish weekly KPI packs and QBR materials.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in engineering, supply chain, or related field.
  • 1012 years in sourcing or supply management, with at least 5 years focused on robotics or industrial automation.
  • Proven MSAs and SOWs ownership with integrators, robot OEMs, motion and controls vendors.
  • Strong commercial analytics: TCO, shouldcost, FX, and tariff literacy.
  • Technical fluency: Read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics. Knowledge of Rockwell or Siemens PLCs, robot brands such as FANUC, ABB, KUKA, or Yaskawa, and vision systems.
  • ERP proficiency and excellent Excel. NetSuite experience is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience standing up FAT and SAT gates with firstpass acceptance goals.
  • Background in highmix automation or greenfield factory ramps.
  • CPSM, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma credentials.

Benefits & Compensation

Base salary: $110,000 $130,000 (DOE). Additional competitive benefits include:

  • Generous time off and holiday policy.
  • Remote flexibility.
  • Flexible time off.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Career progression.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Stock options.
  • Home office setup allowance.
  • And much more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Terabase is an equalopportunity employer. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on jobrelated qualifications and abilities. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate for any reason including race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, or military status. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home.

Application

Principles only. This role is not open to receiving agency candidates, and any contingent submissions will not be considered. Terabase Energy does not utilize thirdparty recruitment agencies. Please contact our Recruiting team at careers@terabase.energy with any staffingrelated inquiries.

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