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Harmattan AI, a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems, is seeking a Global Sourcing Manager Electronics to lead procurement strategy and execution across electronic systems, including printed circuit boards (PCBs/PCBAs) and custom wire harnesses. Following a $200M Series B funding round (valuing the company at $1.4B), the company is expanding teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.
In this strategic, high-impact role, you will serve as a supply chain expert driving the procurement of essential parts, raw materials, and manufacturing services required to build hardware. You will architect long-term category roadmaps for PCBs, PCBAs, and cable harness assemblies, targeting cost optimization, quality control, supply resiliency, and full product lifecycle alignment. You will direct competitive bidding activities (RFIs, RFQs, RFPs) and strategic sourcing campaigns, maintaining accountability for part quality, timeline adherence, and cost targets.
Key responsibilities include acting as the primary relationship owner and escalation contact for Contract Manufacturers (CMs) and specialized board and harness fabricators, overseeing supply continuity, risk mitigation, price negotiations, and transitions from New Product Introduction (NPI) to full-scale Mass Production (MP). You will collaborate closely with Hardware Engineering and manufacturing partners to refine design specifications, align production processes, and guide strategic CapEx investments. You will evaluate supplier quote structures through granular cost breakdown analysis, leveraging Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models to guide procurement decisions, and draft and settle commercial agreements securing competitive unit pricing, favorable payment terms, and delivery schedules.
Additional responsibilities include fulfilling rapid prototyping needs, meeting hardware build milestones, resolving technical bottlenecks, and integrating novel vendor technologies. You will lead operational initiatives around integrating new and adapted electronics technologies, delivering technical briefings and progress updates to executive leadership. You will establish vendor evaluation systems to track key performance metrics across quality, operational execution, cost variance, and continuous innovation.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 6+ years of specialized experience managing electronic commodities (PCB/PCBA, custom cabling, wire harnesses) within a high-tech sourcing or supply chain engineering environment
- Advanced proficiency in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling and data-driven vendor evaluation within complex hardware architectures
- Demonstrated ability to craft clear commodity strategies in direct collaboration with engineering leadership
- Strong cross-functional leadership skills with a track record of driving alignment across diverse teams
- Highly adaptable, hands-on professional who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments, bridges operational gaps, and removes process friction
- Excellent written and verbal communication, capable of engaging a wide range of stakeholders from junior members to senior executives
- Prior exposure to defense, aerospace, automotive, or high-reliability technology sectors strongly preferred
