Senior Global Supply Manager - Mechanical & Electromechanical

Senior Global Supply Manager (Sr. GSM) - Mechanical & Electromechanical

As a Senior Global Supply Manager at Lunar Energy, you'll be a strategic leader in our mission to transition homes to 100% clean energy. You'll take ownership of our mechanical and electromechanical commodity strategies, including everything from metals, plastics, and fasteners to custom electromechanical parts. This is a high-impact role where you'll not only manage the supply base but also serve as a key business partner to our engineering and product teams. You'll be responsible for building a robust and resilient global supply chain that directly contributes to our product roadmap and business growth. You'll strategically manage our Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to mitigate global supply chain risks and drive significant reductions in our Cost of Goods Sold (COGs). You will also work closely with the finance team as a strategic business partner. We're looking for a seasoned professional with a passion for sustainability and a proven track record of success in complex, fast-paced environments.

Lunar Energy was founded to transition homes to 100% clean energy—making our electricity greener, our air cleaner and our energy more safe, secure and reliable for all. We’re a fast-growing, global company building the world’s best clean energy products to electrify all homes and connect communities to form clean, resilient virtual power plants.

On a given day at Lunar, you’ll likely...

• Develop and Execute Commodity Strategy: Own the complete sourcing strategy for your assigned commodities, leading the full lifecycle from market analysis and supplier selection to contract negotiation and ongoing performance management.
• Strategically Manage RFQs: Design and implement a framework for the team's RFQ processes, ensuring a structured and effective approach to mitigate supply chain risks and reduce COGs.
• Drive Cost and Value Optimization: Lead should-cost modeling and complex negotiations to deliver significant year-over-year cost improvements while ensuring quality and supply continuity.
• Serve as a Strategic Partner: Work hand-in-hand with our engineering teams to influence product design and technology roadmaps by providing expert insights on supply chain capabilities and market trends. Partner with the finance team to develop business cases, manage budgets, and align on cost-reduction goals.
• Manage High-Stakes Supplier Relationships: Cultivate and maintain executive-level relationships with key suppliers, acting as the primary point of contact for all commercial and operational issues.
• Mitigate Supply Chain Risk: Proactively identify and manage risks related to part availability, lead times, and global market conditions, developing creative solutions to ensure business continuity.
• Provide Leadership and Mentorship: Act as a subject matter expert, guiding junior team members and providing clear, concise updates to senior leadership on supply chain status and strategic progress.

Desired Skills…

• Experience: 5-7+ years of experience in commodity management, strategic sourcing, or supply chain, with a proven focus on mechanical and electromechanical commodities.
• Expertise: Deep domain expertise in one or more of the following: sheet metal fabrication, plastic injection molding, CNC/machined parts, or fasteners.
• Education: Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related technical field.
• Negotiation Prowess: A demonstrated track record of leading and closing complex, multi-million dollar contracts and commercial agreements.
• Strategic Acumen: The ability to analyze complex data, create sophisticated sourcing strategies, and present a compelling business case to executive stakeholders.
• Influence and Leadership: Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with the confidence to influence decisions and challenge the status quo to achieve optimal outcomes.

Benefits:

We’re dedicated to creating a remarkable employee experience. At Lunar, competitive base pay is one part of our total compensation package. Lunar employees also have the opportunity to become Lunar shareholders by getting equity in a fast-growing company and participating in our employee stock program.

Additional benefits include: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Flexible Paid Time Off plus 10 paid holidays
• Tax deferred 401(k) plan 
• Paid parental leave for all full time employees including 12 weeks paid parental leave for the birthing mother and 6 weeks paid parental leave for the non-birthing parent 
•  Subsidized EV charging and pre-tax commuter benefits

Our DE&I Philosophy: Lunar Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining diverse talent by supporting an inclusive workplace. Lunar recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Our Compensation Philosophy: Our goal is to ensure that all Lunar Energy employees are fairly compensated. Please note that the salary range information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position provided pursuant to the Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act for California applicants. The salary range estimate for this position depending on level of experience is: $150,000 - $200,000 USD.

The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package & benefits, will be at the company’s sole discretion, and determined by factors including but not limited to years of experience, job level, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. The company also reserves the right to amend or modify this job description, employee perks, and benefits at any time.