Strategic Sourcer
Join Base Power as a Global Supply Analyst to manage suppliers and support sourcing for home battery systems.
Posted by employer 1 week ago
First seen on Joblaze 6 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 12 hours ago
What you'll build
- Support RFQs end to end
- Build and maintain should-cost models
- Help negotiate piece price and payment terms
- Track supplier performance
- Research new suppliers and market trends
Must have
- A degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or a related field
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills
- Clear, direct written and verbal communication
- Strong organization skills
Nice to have
- Internship or work experience in sourcing, procurement, or manufacturing at a hardware company
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes
- Experience with MRP or ERP systems
- A technical or analytical background
Practical constraints
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, about 25% of the time
Requirements
- Experience
- 0–2 years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Global Supply Analyst at Base Power plays a crucial role in sourcing and managing suppliers for home battery systems, overseeing the entire RFQ process and ensuring supplier performance aligns with production goals. Key skills include strong data analysis, proficiency in Excel, and effective communication, with a background in engineering or supply chain preferred. This position is ideal for early-career professionals eager to take on significant responsibilities in a fast-paced startup environment, where adaptability and a proactive approach are essential.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 6 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 31, 2026. Last confirmed on Base Power's careers page November 6, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Strategic Sourcer role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Austin, TX.
- How much experience is required?
- 0–2 years of relevant experience for this Strategic Sourcer role.
- Where is the role based?
- Base Power is hiring for this position in Austin, TX.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Base Power targets junior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Strategic Sourcer role at Base Power.
From the original posting
About the Role
Base is hiring an early-career Strategic Sourcer to own the suppliers behind our home battery systems. This is an entry-level Global Supply Manager role for an engineer who wants to work where hardware meets the supply base. You'll dig into drawings and specs, figure out how parts are made and what they should cost, and take them from RFQ to award and through production ramp. You'll start with your own set of parts, learn from senior supply managers, and take on bigger categories as you prove yourself.
What You'll Do
Own sourcing for your assigned parts end to end: review drawings and specs, run RFQs, compare bids technically and commercially, and award business.
Build should-cost models from materials, processes, and cycle times to find real cost-downs.
Work with design engineers on design for manufacturability (DFM) and cost tradeoffs before parts are released.
Find, audit, and qualify new suppliers alongside engineering and quality, including on-site visits.
Manage supplier performance on cost, quality, and delivery, and drive root cause and corrective action when parts fail.
Negotiate piece price, tooling, and terms, and get supply agreements signed.
Keep supply ahead of demand as we ramp: lead times, capacity, and open orders.
What You'll Bring
A degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, manufacturing, or a related engineering field.
0–2 years of experience in manufacturing, hardware engineering, sourcing, or supply chain, including internships.
The ability to read engineering drawings and understand how parts are designed and made.
Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
Clear, direct written and verbal communication.
Comfort negotiating and holding suppliers accountable.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, about 25% of the time.
Preferred Skills
Internship or work experience in manufacturing, supplier quality, or sourcing at a hardware company.
Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes such as injection molding, sheet metal, machining, casting, or electronics assembly.
Familiarity with GD&T, PPAP, or FMEA.
Project team experience building hardware, such as Formula SAE, robotics, or solar car.
Experience with CAD, MRP, or ERP systems.
About the Team
Our supply chain team sources components, runs manufacturing operations, and builds the supplier partnerships we need to make the lowest-cost, highest-quality home batteries at scale. Homeowners across the country rely on Base for whole-home backup and lower electricity bills. Our network of home batteries also helps keep the grid stable as demand climbs from AI, electrification, and extreme weather. We build in-house and expand at a speed and cost incumbents can't match, and this team makes that possible.
Our Values
First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.
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