Global Supply Manager, Electronics

Description

The Global Supply Manager will join Helion’s growing team at the Everett campus, reporting to the Manager of Sourcing and Procurement. In this onsite role, you will partner with engineering and production to secure the components needed for the company’s ambitious roadmap and help shape the overall supply‑chain strategy.

• Source electronic components and assemblies, collaborating with engineering and production teams.
• Drive bill‑of‑materials cost reductions and secure vendor capacity to meet schedule requirements.
• Identify, qualify, and nurture new and existing vendors to build a diverse, robust supply chain.
• Lead bidding processes, negotiate contract terms, and manage agreements such as manufacturing service contracts, stocking programs and NDAs.
• Oversee cross‑functional initiatives and projects, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Create purchase orders, resolve invoice and receiving issues, and maintain accurate ERP vendor and open‑order data.
• Worked closely with engineering teams through rapid design iteration, ambiguous specifications and evolving requirements.
• Developed and qualified new suppliers for novel‑technology industries.
• Managed supplier‑risk strategies such as long lead‑time mitigation, sole‑source sourcing and make‑vs‑buy analysis.
• Scaled supply operations from R&D and prototype builds to pilot and early production while maintaining schedule discipline.
• Influenced senior technical leaders and program managers through data‑driven trade studies and sourcing recommendations.
• Mentored junior sourcing and supply‑chain team members.

Requirements

• Hold a Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations or a related technical field with 8+ years of sourcing, contracting and supplier‑management experience.
• Experience with electromechanical, pulsed‑power, high‑voltage or semiconductor applications in energy, aerospace or advanced manufacturing.
• Familiar with capital‑equipment sourcing, including precision machining, specialty metals, ceramics, composites and advanced electronics.
• Thrived in a high‑urgency startup culture, balancing speed, rigor and cost considerations.
• Supported a global supply base with knowledge of domestic ecosystems and export/control requirements.

Benefits

Helion offers a competitive compensation package that includes a base salary of $159,000–$196,000 USD, meaningful equity grants, and a comprehensive benefits suite. Additional perks feature generous paid time off, a 401(k) match up to 5 %, parental leave, wellness stipends and full medical, dental and vision coverage. Helion is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion and fair treatment for all employees.

• Scaled supplier spend exceeding $100 M and established long‑term strategic partnerships in complex, capital‑intensive environments.
• Annual base salary ranging from $159,000 to $196,000 USD (exempt salaried role).
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
• 31 days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days).
• 10 paid holidays plus a company‑wide winter break.
• Up to 5 % employer 401(k) match.
• Short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks).
• Annual wellness stipend.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance