Amperesand · 2 weeks ago
Global Supply Chain Manager
Reno, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAmperesand is disrupting industrial power with innovative Solid State Transformer systems. The Global Supply Chain Manager will identify and evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and develop relationships to secure high-quality materials while optimizing costs and inventory management.
ElectronicsInfrastructurePower GridRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Identify and evaluate global suppliers, negotiate and execute key contracts with strategic partners, and develop relationships with our vendors to secure high quality material at competitive prices
Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to drive down cost, while taking into consideration and optimizing the total cost of material (base cost, tariffs, transportation, quality, time, etc...)
Monitor and control inventory levels at the suppliers, at our manufacturer, and internally
Analyze market trends, lead times, and material shortages to ensure that material is secured for our builds and appropriate levels of risk buying is accounted for that minimizes any potential production disruptions
Support & develop the company's logistics strategy that facilitates the movement of material (both component level and finished product) internationally. This will include developing a routing guide to select shipping modes, optimizing routes, and managing customs clearance processes
Ensure and determine appropriate tariff codes to comply with relevant international trade regulations
Build tools and processes to provide sourcing, material readiness, cost impact, cost reduction opportunities, risk analysis, and supplier development transparency
Work with the team to track key performance indicators (KPIs) that include delivery times, inventory turnover, and supplier performance to identify areas for further improvement
Collaborate with all the cross functional teams, stakeholders, and the leadership team to provide visibility into the supply chain process and align with overall business objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, logistics, business, or a related field
5+ years' experience in a mix of program management, supply chain and engineering fields with evidence showing an exceptional ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Proven experience working in a supply chain organization focused on new technologies, the NPI process, in a startup environment
Strong knowledge of international trade regulations and customs processes
Demonstrated ability to work and lead cross functionally by managing teams / projects
Exceptionally strong communication and negotiation skills that demonstrate an ability to communicate visually, verbally and in writing
Experience working with engineering teams focused on electrical systems, power electronics, or other similar products in a manufacturing / production environment
Ability to work well under pressure while simultaneously managing competing priorities, challenges and risks
Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% including internationally
Preferred
A master's degree is preferred
Ideally someone with experience sourcing electrical power products
Benefits
Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options
Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays so they can rest, recharge, and take care of their health and personal needs.
Commuter Benefits
6-12 weeks 100% paid parental leave
Company
Amperesand
Amperesand operates as a grid infrastructure solution provider.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$92.45M2025-11-18Series A· $80M
2024-02-07Seed· $12.45M
Leadership Team
Sriram Vaisambhayana
Co-Founder
Recent News
AsiaTechDaily - Asia's Leading Tech and Startup Media Platform
2025-11-24
DealStreetAsia
2025-11-23
Company data provided by crunchbase