Global Supply Manager - Harnesses, Cables & Connectors

About Redwood Materials Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have. About the Role  Redwood Materials is looking for a Global Supply Manager to source and own supplier relationships, support new product development and manufacturing. This role will collaborate closely with engineering and manufacturing to execute our mechanicals roadmap. The primary scope of this role is injection molded plastics, stamped components, fasteners, connectors and harnesses.    What You'll Do  Lead end-to-end RFx processes — scoping requirements, issuing RFQs, evaluating responses, and driving supplier selection to award.  Build and maintain should-cost models for mechanical components including plastics, stampings, fasteners, connectors and harnessing  Negotiate piece price, tooling, payment terms, and master agreements   Own the commercial relationship with key suppliers — tracking performance, managing escalations, and building the trust needed to move fast when it matters.  Drive supplier readiness across NPI, production ramp, and sustained manufacturing while thinking about cost, capacity planning, and lead time management  Present clear recommendations to engineering and executive stakeholders.    What You'll Bring  Background in sourcing mechanical components with exposure to injection molding, stamping, harness assembly and managing off the shelf components like fasteners   Core understanding of manufacturing cost drivers for custom components an tooling  1-3+ years sourcing experience in a similar role  Strong excel and spreadsheet skills  Strong project management skills  Strong written and verbal communication skills  Flexible mindset and temperament.  Willingness to travel domestically and internationally. Average 25% travel    Preferred Skills  Experience with custom part development  Strong record of applying first principles thinking toward supplier negotiations.  Capable of managing successful escalations up to the executive level within a supplier.  Experience with MRP/ERP systems  In accordance with California pay transparency laws, the salary range for this position is listed below. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and skills. California Pay Range:$112,500—$147,500 USDThe position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.   We collect...