Global Sourcing Manager Electronics

Job description

About Us Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces. Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected. About the Role Harmattan AI is seeking a Global Sourcing Manager Electronics to serve as a supply chain expert across electronic systems, including printed circuit boards (PCBs/PCBAs) and custom wire harnesses. In this strategic, high impact position, you will drive the procurement of essential parts, raw materials, and manufacturing services required to build our hardware. You will build resilient strategic supplier networks for emerging and legacy product lines, optimizing for technical capability, unit economics, and quality standards. Working closely with engineering, production, and business units, you will vet supplier capabilities, structure robust commercial terms, and proactively derisk a complex, rapidly scaling electronics supply chain. Responsibilities Architect and execute long term category roadmaps for PCBs, PCBAs, and cable harness assemblies, targeting cost optimization, quality control, supply resiliency, and full product lifecycle alignment. Direct competitive bidding activities (RFIs, RFQs, RFPs) and strategic sourcing campaigns, maintaining ultimate accountability for part quality, timeline adherence, and target cost fulfillment. Act 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 the transition from New Product Introduction (NPI) to full scale Mass Production (MP). Collaborate with Hardware Engineering and manufacturing partners to refine design specifications, align production processes, and guide strategic CapEx and equipment investments. Evaluate supplier quote structures through granular cost breakdown analysis, leveraging Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models to guide procurement decisions. Draft and settle commercia…