Job Description
At Aeva, we're building the next generation of perception systems through our breakthrough 4D LiDAR-on-chip technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies supporting current products and future technology roadmaps. Lead supplier selection through RFIs, RFQs, technical evaluations, and commercial negotiations.
- Lead supply chain contract negotiations for: Master Supply Agreements (MSAs), Long-Term Supply Agreements (LTSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Pricing Agreements, Tooling Agreements, Capacity Reservations, Development Agreements, IP-related commercial terms, and Contract Manufacturing Agreements
- Cost Leadership & Product Cost Management including Product Cost targets from development through Start of Production (SOP) and lifecycle production as well as multi-generation cost roadmaps supporting future product competitiveness.
- Supply Chain Resilience & Risk Management with appropriate dual sourcing, geographic diversification, and risk mitigation strategies. Evaluate supplier financial health, manufacturing readiness, capacity constraints, and geopolitical risks.
- Supplier Relationship Management including Periodic Business Reviews (such as QBRs), executive business reviews, and supplier performance management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
- 10+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or global supply management experience within high-technology manufacturing.
- Experience leading and developing Global Supply Managers, Commodity Managers, or Strategic Sourcing professionals.
- Experience sourcing complex hardware in one or more of the following: Silicon Photonics, Optics, Lasers, Semiconductors, Electronics, Precision Mechanical Components, and Contract Manufacturing
- Proven experience leading complex global sourcing initiatives from concept through production.
- Strong commercial negotiation skills with demonstrated success negotiating multi-million-dollar global supply agreements.
- Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, cost drivers, and supplier economics.
- Expertise in should-cost analysis, total cost of ownership (TCO), clean-sheet costing, and value engineering.
- Strong understanding of supply chain risk management, business continuity planning, and supplier diversification.
- Experience supporting automotive, industrial, robotics, consumer electronics, or other high-reliability products.
- Excellent executive communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
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