Global Supply Manager, Fluid Systems

Electric Hydrogen
San Jose, CA

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior-level sourcing professionals with technical expertise in process equipment and experience in capital-intensive industries.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 8–10 years of international sourcing experience in capital-intensive industries
    — “8–10 years of relevant sourcing, supply chain, procurement, or supplier management experience”
  • Individuals who have led supplier negotiations and contract ownership for process equipment
    — “Direct experience sourcing process equipment internationally, including supplier negotiation and contract ownership”
  • Professionals with a technical background in mechanical or chemical engineering
    — “Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline”

Things to consider

  • The role requires up to 30% international travel, which may affect work-life balance and location flexibility
    — “This role requires up to 20–30% domestic and international travel”
  • The position is based in San Jose, CA, with limited remote flexibility based on the location requirement
    — “You will work in our San Jose, CA office”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience in translating technical specs into sourcing strategies for engineering teams
    — “Partner with engineering to translate technical requirements into sourcing strategies”
  • Highlight program management experience applied to procurement execution
    — “Demonstrated program or project management experience applied to procurement execution”
  • Showcase a track record in managing global supplier networks and performance development
    — “Experience managing supplier performance, development, qualification, and risk”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with production ramp environments and new product introduction
    — “Familiarity with production ramp or new product introduction (NPI) environments”
  • Include experience with project management tools and product lifecycle management systems
    — “Experience with project management tools and product lifecycle management systems”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Successfully sourced process equipment
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms
  • Improved supplier performance
Typical background
Experience in sourcing or supply chain managementTechnical background in engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Global Sourcing StrategySupplier ManagementProgram ManagementTechnical FluencyCommercial Negotiations

Preferred

Project ManagementRisk Management

About the role

Original posting from Electric Hydrogen

Electric Hydrogen’s mission is to decarbonize our world! Our outstanding people deliver creative decarbonization energy solutions to our customers.

We are seeking a Global Supply Manager, Fluid Systems to own global sourcing strategy and supplier management for process equipment and balance of plant fluid systems. In this role, you will lead sourcing activities with an international supplier base, from RFQ through contract negotiation, qualification, and production ramp, while applying structured program management to keep procurement execution on schedule.

This role is ideal for a sourcing professional with strong technical fluency and experience working across engineering and commercial teams. You will translate technical requirements into sourcing strategies, evaluate supplier capabilities, manage commercial negotiations, and drive supplier performance while maintaining visibility across cross-functional stakeholders.

This role requires up to 20–30% domestic and international travel to support supplier visits, qualification activities, and site assessments.

You will work in our San Jose, CA office and report to the Manager, Strategic Sourcing. 

Primary Responsibilities

Own global sourcing strategy and supplier selection for process equipment and balance of plant fluid systems.

Lead RFQs, commercial negotiations, and contract terms directly with an international supplier base.

Apply structured program management to track procurement milestones from RFQ through qualification and production ramp.

Manage supplier performance, development, and risk across a global supplier network.

Partner with engineering to translate technical requirements into sourcing strategies and supplier selection criteria.

Evaluate supplier technical capabilities and ensure alignment with engineering specifications and project requirements.

Identify and mitigate supply risk, escalate issues proactively, and maintain visibility across key stakeholders.

Support supplier qualification activities and site assessments.

Drive continuous improvement of sourcing processes as the company scales.

Support production ramp and new product introduction activities as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

8–10 years of relevant sourcing, supply chain, procurement, or supplier management experience.

Experience within oil and gas, chemical processing, or other capital-intensive process industries.

Direct experience sourcing process equipment internationally, including supplier negotiation and contract ownership.

Strong technical fluency with process equipment, including the ability to evaluate engineering specifications, assess supplier technical capability, and negotiate from a position of technical credibility.

Demonstrated program or project management experience applied to procurement execution.

Experience managing supplier performance, development, qualification, and risk.

Experience working with a global or international supplier base.

Ability to independently own commercial terms and supplier negotiations.

Familiarity with production ramp or new product introduction (NPI) environments.

Experience with project management tools and product lifecycle management systems.

Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

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Compensation and Benefits | P4

San Jose Zone$150,000—$175,000 USDActual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.​

Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen’s total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive:​

an equity grant​

time off programs​

a $75/month cell phone allowance​

a 4% employer 401(k) match​

access to competitive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability plans

a discretionary bonus​

Electric Hydrogen’s benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

About Electric Hydrogen

Electric Hydrogen is a team of the world's experts in scaling technologies for the post-carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors. Backed by some of the world's top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water. We are building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors. Abundant and low-cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials. We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.

Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong. We are aware that people from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We are actively working on efforts to change this social norm. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply! 

Source: Electric Hydrogen careers

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