Job Description
Aeva’s mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, security, and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation:
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities and services critical to our technology.
- Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, focusing on achieving optimal cost, quality, delivery, and technology roadmap alignment.
- Conduct comprehensive supplier risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
- Supplier Relationship Management:
- Manage the full lifecycle of supplier relationships, from initial selection and qualification to ongoing performance management and business reviews.
- Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives (cost reduction, lead time, on- time delivery, quality).
- Cross-Functional Leadership:
- Act as the primary interface between Aeva Engineering/NPI teams and suppliers for new product introduction (NPI) development and qualification.
- Work closely with Operations and Planning teams to develop capacity plans and ensure long-term continuity of supply in a dynamic growth environment.
- Drive 'Design for Manufacturability/Supply Chain' considerations into early product design phases.
- Cost Management & Analysis:
- Establish, manage, and drive annual cost reduction targets for key commodities.
- Develop and maintain component/service cost roadmaps and market intelligence.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related technical field.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in a Supply Chain, Commodity Management, or Sourcing role.
- Extensive direct experience managing the sourcing and supply of technical components relevant to high-tech or complex electro-mechanical products.
- Demonstrated experience in either the Automotive or Consumer Electronics industries, managing high-volume, high-quality component supply chains.
- Proven ability to independently develop commodity strategies and execute complex, high-stakes negotiations.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with cost modeling (TCO/Should-Cost).
- Master's degree in a related field.
- Previous experience in a startup environment and a demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity and rapid growth.
- Technical background or direct experience managing components specific to Lidar, optical sensors, or complex sensing systems (e.g., MEMS, ASICs, custom optics, specialized materials).
- Experience with global supply chains, including sourcing and managing suppliers in Asia (APAC).
- Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO/IATF 16949).
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