Job Description

What We Do

At Terabase Energy we believe that digitalization and automation will drive the next wave of innovation and cost reduction in large scale solar. To fully unlock the potential of this opportunity Terabase is developing an interconnected software and construction automation platform. We work alongside project developers owners and engineering & construction firms to support the design optimization and construction of huge solar projects around the world. Our team is a blend of solar industry veterans and newbies thought-leaders dreamers software electrical and mechanical engineers coders product managers project managers and sales and marketing professionals. We are based in Northern California with several other offices in the United States and around the world. If all this piques your interest wed love to hear from you!

Role Summary

Own global sourcing and supplier management for hardware systems supporting Terabase manufacturing and field operations. Ensure material availability to meet production schedules while driving cost quality and supplier performance.

What You Will Own

• Material availability and production support: Ensure critical materials are available to meet manufacturing and field deployment schedules. Own supply continuity shortage mitigation and recovery planning.
• Program execution: Lock supply plans for factory ramps and field deployments. Track critical hardware with committed dates and escalation paths.
• Category strategy: Build and execute multi-year sourcing strategies aligned with product and engineering roadmaps.
• Sourcing and negotiation: Run competitive events and direct negotiations for MSAs pricing capacity and SLAs. Drive total cost of ownership warranty terms and service levels.
• Supplier development: Qualify and manage suppliers on cost OTIF quality and reliability. Lead corrective actions and capacity scaling.
• Technical alignment: Partner with Engineering on specifications BOMs and design-to-cost initiatives. Ensure manufacturability and lead time feasibility.
• Contracts and risk: Own MSAs SOWs and continuity planning. Build dual-source strategies and mitigate supply risk.
• Cost and should-cost: Develop cost models and benchmark supplier pricing and integrator structures.
• Compliance and systems: Maintain accurate ERP data and ensure compliance with relevant standards and import/export requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering supply chain or related field
• 510 years in sourcing or supply management with at least 3 years as a global supply manager category manager or program manager
• Experience supporting manufacturing and R&D operations
• Proven experience negotiating and managing MSAs and SOWs with technology vendors
• Strong commercial and analytical skills including TCO and should-cost modeling
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• ERP proficiency and strong Excel skills; NetSuite experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience establishing FAT and SAT processes
• Background in high-mix manufacturing automation or greenfield factory environments
• Familiarity with First Principles thinking and problem-solving approaches
• Professional certifications such as CPSM PMP or Lean Six Sigma

Compensation And Benefits

This role offers a base salary of $110000 $130000 (DOE).

Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. Within each posted range individual pay is determined (and may be greater or higher) dependent on work location and additional factors includingjob-related skills experience and relevant education or training. Terabase offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package including:

Generous time off and holiday policy

Remote flexibility

Flexible time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression

401k match

Stock options

Home office set up allowance

And much more!

Terabase is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit hire employ train promote and compensate individuals based onjob-related qualifications and abilities. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We do not discriminate for any reason including race color sex gender age religion or religious creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information physical or mental disability military/ veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another our products the diverse consumers we represent and the communities we call home.

Principles only. This role is not open to receiving agency candidates and any contingent submissions will not be considered. Terabase Energy does not utilize third-party recruitment agencies. Please contact our Recruiting team at with any staffing-related inquiries.

Required Experience:

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