Global Supply Manager

About Base

Base is building the foundation of American power. The grid is the largest, most complex machine in the world. Yet it’s aging, struggling to keep up with today’s demand, and is unprepared for our electrified future.

Base is modernizing the grid as the first engineering-led, technology-driven power company. We’re deploying a nationwide network of distributed batteries that strengthens critical infrastructure and saves Americans money.

Our team of engineers, operators, creatives, technicians, and electricians design and deploy systems at speed. If you want to tackle the problem that will define this century and shape the future of American energy, now is the time. Join us.

About the Role

Base is looking for a Global Supply Manager to source and own supplier relationships, support new and existing product development and manufacture, and to implement industry-leading sourcing strategy. This role will collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and logistics teams to execute our product roadmap. The primary scope of this role is general hardware manufacturing.

What You'll Do

• Create and run request for proposals (RFP).

• Develop should-cost models.

• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms and conditions with suppliers.

• Develop and maintain strong supplier partnerships.

• Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies for existing and new products.

• Ensure that suppliers are prepared to support all prototype builds to support rapid product development, ramp up, and mass production.

• Present recommendations on contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies and critical supply issues.

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years sourcing experience in a similar role.

• Strong excel and spreadsheet skills.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Flexible mindset and temperament.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally. Average 25% travel.

Preferred Skills

• Strong record of applying first principles thinking toward supplier negotiations.

• Strong record of managing successful escalations up to the executive level within a supplier.

• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs.

• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.

Our Values

We’re building a winning culture and we’re looking for people who are up for the challenge. Here’s what we expect from day one:

• In-Person Only: We work full-time in the office. No hybrid. No remote.

• Challenge the Status Quo: Question assumptions. Fix broken systems. Principles > rules.

• Move Fast: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.

• Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble. Challenge ideas–including your own.

• Own the Outcome: Take full responsibility. Deliver results. No excuses.

• Act Like an Owner: Be resourceful, mindful of impact, and committed to the business.

• Be Decisive: Drive clarity. Make bold calls with imperfect info.

• Bring the Intensity: This is not a 9-to-5. We're building something hard which requires real commitment.