Global Supply Manager- NPI

A technology defense manufacturer is looking to hire a GSM- NPI based out of their site in San Mateo, CA. Please see details below:

Role: Global Supply Manager - NPI

Location: San Mateo, CA

Compensation: $160,000 to $230,000

Responsibilities

• Develop commodity and technology sourcing strategies for NPI and sustaining programs.
• Serve as the liaison between engineering and supply chain for supplier and component selection.
• Lead RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier negotiations, and business award decisions.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, capacity, quality, and cost.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through should-cost analysis and market intelligence.
• Build and maintain sourcing roadmaps, forecasts, and supplier development plans.
• Support tooling investments, capacity planning, and financial forecasting.

Target Commodity Expertise

• CNC Machining
• Metal Extrusions
• Fasteners
• Composites
• Metal Stamping & Forming
• Motors
• Precision Mechanical Components

Ideal Background

• Strong NPI sourcing experience in aerospace, robotics, drones, consumer electronics, or advanced manufacturing.
• Expertise in supplier development, cost modeling, contract negotiations, and strategic sourcing.
• Experience managing tooling, supplier capacity, and manufacturing process technologies.
• Knowledge of ESI (Early Supplier Involvement), supplier agreements (MSA, SOW, NDA), and sourcing best practices.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.