Global Supply Chain Manager

Company Overview Amperesand is reinventing how the world powers its most critical systems. We are facing a once-in-a-generation opportunity for infrastructure disruption. Electricity demand is skyrocketing, driven by AI factories, electric vehicles, and modern industrial growth. Energy supply is shifting to incorporate a more diverse mix of resources – including solar, gas, and batteries – at a massive scale. And yet the power infrastructure behind our latest mega-projects hasn’t meaningfully changed in nearly 100 years. Supply chains for today’s infrastructure equipment can’t match the pace and sophistication of critical energy projects. Amperesand is building hardware and software that rewrites this broken power infrastructure playbook to support a new era of energy abundance. We’ve built a new class of intelligent, software-defined power infrastructure products leveraging a decade of advanced medium voltage Solid State Transformer research that’s now ready for commercial deployment. Our products and solutions go far beyond the capabilities of traditional electrical equipment. We make power systems that are faster to deploy, dramatically smaller and more efficient, and capable of supporting modern, dynamic energy needs for tomorrow’s most demanding energy consumers. Scalable in-house advanced manufacturing capability is our foundation for meeting timeline and quality expectation to serve infrastructure customers around the world. Amperesand is led by breakthrough energy hardware development veterans and funded by top tier investors who share our vision of building a category-defining energy technology company. With hubs in San Francisco, Reno, and Singapore, our global team is laser focused on building foundational technology to solve the most pressing problems in power infrastructure at scale. Join us in building the power foundation of the future! Responsibilities: • Identify and evaluate global suppliers; negotiate and execute contracts with strategic partners to secure high-quality materials at competitive prices • Drive total cost optimization (base cost, tariffs, transportation, quality, lead time) in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders • Analyze market trends, lead times, and material risks to ensure build readiness and minimize production disruptions through appropriate risk-buy strategies • Develop and execute an international logistics strategy—including routing guides, shipping mode selection, and customs clearance processes • Build tools and processes to provide visibility into sourcing, material readiness, cost impact, cost reduction opportunities, risk analysis, and supplier performance • Track and report on KPIs including cost, delivery times, inventory turnover, and supplier performance • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, NPI, operations, and leadership to align supply chain strategy with business objectives Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, logistics, business, or a related field (Master's preferred); experience sourcing electrical power products is a strong plus • 3+ years of combined experience in supply chain, program management, or engineering, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously • Background in new technology or NPI-stage supply chain, ideally in a startup environment • Experience working with electrical systems, power electronics, or similar hardware in a manufacturing or production context • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills—written, verbal, and visual • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects across organizational lines • Ability to prioritize effectively under pressure and adapt quickly to change • Willingness to travel up to 20%, including internationally Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options. Base Salary: $160,000-$185,000/annual DOE and location Pay Disclosure & Benefits Compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The benefits outlined below apply exclusively to employees located in the United States. • 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 • 401k retirement savings plan through Empower • Employees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays • Commuter Benefits • 100% paid maternal leave (12 weeks) and paternal leave (6 weeks) Singapore-based employees receive benefits in accordance with local government provisions. Equal Employment Opportunity Amperesand is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amperesand is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.