# Global Sourcing Manager at Arxlight

- Company: Arxlight
- What the company does: We’re a stealth mode company building lightning fast interceptors to save lives. Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://arxlight.ai
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Oakland
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $180K to $230K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-27
- Apply by: 2026-12-11
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/arxlight-ai/7fded34b-6780-4fc2-81f1-1d582f44cb07?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/arxlight-global-sourcing-manager/

## About the role

Establish key relationships with suppliers for electronic components, batteries, thermal cameras, imaging systems, and other key electrical hardware. Vet new suppliers for technical capability, quality, capacity, cost, lead time, financial health, and ability to scale with us. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 10+ years of hands-on experience in technical sourcing, strategic sourcing, supplier development, commodity management, or hardware supply chain
- Deep experience sourcing electronics, including PCBAs, semiconductors, electronic components, batteries, sensors, cameras, and electrical assemblies
- Strong understanding of the electronics supply chain, including manufacturers, distributors, EMS/PCBA suppliers, allocation, lead times, lifecycle, and obsolescence
- Proven ability to find, vet, negotiate with, and onboard new suppliers—not just manage an existing supplier list
- Strong commercial skills and experience with RFQs, cost breakdowns, pricing, MOQs, NCNRs, NRE, lead times, and capacity agreements
- Comfortable working independently, moving quickly, traveling to suppliers, and making good sourcing decisions when requirements are still changing

Tags: Operations

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/arxlight-global-sourcing-manager/