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San Jose, California, United States
Hybrid
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
Actual 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:
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!
