CareerPlan

Staff Strategic Supply Chain Manager, PCB/PCBA

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time$191k–$254k2026-10-21 → 2026-11-10
On-siteSecurity clearance required

Core

Domain expert for PCB/PCBA commodities, responsible for securing critical components, developing sourcing partnerships, and ensuring supply chain resilience for defense technology products.

Role type

Staff Strategic Supply Chain Manager (Sourcing)

Builds

PCB/PCBA and subassemblies for military systems powered by Lattice OS

Domain

Defense technology / Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS)

Required skills

PCB/PCBA category management, strategic sourcing, RFI/RFQ/RFP management, contract negotiation, TCO analysis, supplier performance management, NPI to MP execution, cross-functional collaboration, technical design influence

Preferred skills

Electrical or mechanical engineering background, defense/aerospace/high-tech industry experience, executive presentation skills, ability to obtain U.S. TS clearance

Technologies

Lattice OS, PCB/PCBA manufacturing processes

Responsibilities

Develop and execute commodity strategies for cost reduction and supply resilience; Lead RFI/RFQ/RFP processes; Own business relationships with Contract Manufacturers; Perform detailed cost breakdown analysis; Influence engineering design specs; Negotiate key supplier agreements; Manage supplier performance metrics; Conduct technology reviews for executive staff.

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with strategic leadership