Base brings affordable, reliable energy and whole-home backup to homes across Texas — fixed low rates and battery backup that kicks in automatically. Backed by Lightspeed and a16z.
About the role
Base is hiring a Global Supply Manager to own sourcing and supplier relationships for our home battery systems. You'll run sourcing from RFQ to award, negotiate the contracts, and make sure suppliers can keep up as we scale production. You'll work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and logistics on new and existing products. Run RFQs end to end: scope requirements, evaluate bids, and drive supplier selection through award. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Sourcing experience with board-level electronics such as passives, actives, and interconnects
- Experience with MRP or ERP systems
- Experience supporting a high-volume production ramp
More about this role
Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.
Base is hiring a Global Supply Manager to own sourcing and supplier relationships for our home battery systems. You'll run sourcing from RFQ to award, negotiate the contracts, and make sure suppliers can keep up as we scale production. You'll work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and logistics on new and existing products.
Run RFQs end to end: scope requirements, evaluate bids, and drive supplier selection through award.
Build should-cost models to benchmark pricing, find cost-downs, and back up negotiations with data.
Negotiate piece price, tooling, payment terms, and master agreements, with contracts in place before work starts.
Own key supplier relationships: track performance, handle escalations, and build enough trust to move fast.
Set commodity strategy across a global supply base, balancing...
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