What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Supply Manager position at arcboatcompany?
What we’re building
Our vision is to electrify all waterborne vessels, starting with electric water sport boats.
Gas-powered boats dominate today’s marine industry not because they offer a great experience, but due to a lack of better alternatives. Boaters have grown accustomed to vehicles that feel stuck in the 1980s: unreliable, expensive, loud, and difficult to own and operate. They’re also harmful to the water and air they reside in.
By contrast, electric boats are superior in nearly every way. They are far more reliable, quieter, quicker, and cleaner, with lower operating costs and zero emissions. However, technological and talent constraints have prevented them from truly competing with gas alternatives until now.
That’s Arc’s opportunity. Using modern aerospace and automotive-inspired techniques, we’re developing our hulls, batteries, cooling systems, firmware, and software in-house to deliver the next generation of watercraft.
Who we’re looking for
We're looking for someone who is excited by our vision, eager for a challenge, and willing to learn on the job. We operate with transparency in a lean, high-trust environment that encourages ownership over your domain.
You will be a full-time member of our Supply Chain team and will work from our manufacturing facility in Torrance. As a startup, we operate in a fast-moving, dynamic environment that requires adaptability. That said, here are some responsibilities and qualifications that will remain relatively constant for this role.
Core responsibilities
- Developing and executing sourcing strategies to ensure a reliable, cost-effective supply of products and services
- Identifying, evaluating, and managing suppliers, including performance assessments, issue resolution, and cost control
- Preparing, evaluating, and documenting RFx packages
- Leading supplier contract negotiations, including NDAs, T&Cs, and Supply Agreements
- Collaborating with engineering and production to support prototype builds, production milestones, design changes, and sourcing progress
- Mitigating supply chain risks, report critical concerns to management, and proactively navigate geopolitical, economic, and environmental challenges
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
- Four or more years of experience in global supply chain management, procurement, or sourcing
- Strong understanding of supply chain principles, best practices, and industry trends
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
Bonus qualifications
- Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
- Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data for informed decision-making
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Comfortable maintaining an intense but sustainable pace
- Enthusiasm for boating and clean energy
At Arc, we encourage diversity and consider all qualified applicants equally for employment, regardless of background, identity, or status. You’re always welcome to reach out even if you don’t meet many of these qualifications. Passion and aptitude make up for a lot.
Our values
We value these five things above all else:
- Ownership over both your work and the company’s success
- Empathy for colleagues and for customers
- Humility in problem solving and collaboration
- Pragmatism for navigating ambiguity quickly and sensibly
- Inclusion of different backgrounds, opinions, cultures, etc.
We work in an intense but rewarding environment, so it’s important that our values align. We’d be happy to elaborate during the interview process.
What we offer
- Talented teammates who challenge you to grow
- Exposure and input into a wide range of business activities
- Salary Level 2: $110,000, Level 3: $140,000
- Meaningful equity stake
- A chance to shape industry-defining vehicles
- Opportunity to drive positive environmental change
- Nearly free health insurance (99% covered) and 401k
- Generous parental leave
- Daily lunches, plenty of snacks, lots of swag, and more
- Boat rides!
Hope to hear from you soon!
The Crew at Arc