Local power generation for data centers, utilities, industrial & enterprise applications. Fuel-flexible, fast to deploy, high-efficiency, low NOx power. Backed by General Catalyst and Khosla.
About the role
We are seeking a Senior Staff Commodity Manager, Electrical to own the sourcing, cost, and supply continuity of Mainspring's electrical and power electronics commodities as we scale Linear Generator production. This senior individual contributor will set commodity strategy, develop suppliers and contract manufacturers, lead negotiations, and partner closely with Engineering, NPI, Quality, and Operations. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent
- Minimum of 15+ years across electrical engineering, operations, and supply chain, with hands-on sourcing and supplier management for electronics commodities, R&D and NPI experience required
- Deep knowledge of power electronics, industrial electrical components, PCBAs (SMT, through-hole, mixed), connectors, and cable assemblies
- Proven supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and global supply base management
- Experience onboarding contract manufacturers for electromechanical assemblies
- Demonstrated cost reduction results: DFM, should-cost, multi-source qualification, BOM optimization
More about this role
Mainspring Energy manufactures and delivers fuel-flexible, low-emissions local power solutions that rapidly add new capacity and deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable electric power. The company began commercial shipments of its Mainspring Linear Generators in 2020 and today has hundreds of megawatts in advanced development and field operations for leading Fortune 500 companies, data centers, and utilities. Mainspring also partners with global energy leaders including AEP, NextEra Energy Resources, Schneider Electric, and more.
The core values that ground our work, guide our decisions, and connect us together:
- Pragmatic Optimism
- Excellence without Ego
- Proactive Collaboration
We are seeking a Senior Staff Commodity Manager, Electrical to own the sourcing, cost, and supply continuity of Mainspring's electrical and power electronics commodities as we scale Linear Generator production. This senior individual contributor will set commodity strategy, develop suppliers and contract manufacturers, lead negotiations, and partner closely with Engineering, NPI, Quality, and Operations. The role demands technical depth, commercial strength, and sound judgment balancing cost,...
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