Global Supply Chain Manager- Electronics
Salient Motion · Torrance, CA
Posted 28 days ago · $160,000 - $175,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days Salient Motion's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 95% of Salient Motion's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Salient Motion
- high 13 stale, 0 reposted of 22 open
- Hiring momentum
- 27 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Salient Motion's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Salient Motion.
About this role
The Global Supply Chain Manager for Electronics will oversee the electronics supply base for Salient Motion's actuator and power supply product lines. This strategic role involves setting commodity strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with engineering and program management. The manager will also handle sourcing, negotiate contracts, and monitor market trends to safeguard production continuity.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Salient Motion as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain for electronic components, ideally in aerospace, defense, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience sourcing semiconductors, PCBAs/electronic sub-assemblies, connectors, and power electronics.
- Working knowledge of DMSMS/obsolescence management practices.
- Experience negotiating supply agreements, pricing, and long-term commitments with distributors and OEM electronics manufacturers.
- Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems and counterfeit electronic parts avoidance (AS5553/AS6081).
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Nice to have
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Epicor) for demand planning and PO management.
- Prior experience supporting flight controls, actuation systems, or aircraft systems programs.
- Exposure to power supply or motor drive commodity sourcing specifically.
What you get
- Competitive compensation: Base Salary of $160,000 - $175,000, plus equity
- Exceptional healthcare benefits — Medical is 100% covered by the company
- Life Insurance (2x Salary) 100% covered by the company
- Flexible PTO, 401K, Financial Wellness Resources, and more
Worth weighing
- No remote work mentioned, position is based in Torrance, CA with a move to Hawthorne, CA in the summer.
- The role requires U.S. Person status due to export-controlled components, which may limit the candidate pool.
- The company is described as well-funded and generating revenue, but details on long-term stability or growth are not provided.
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Listed by Salient Motion on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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