NPI Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About ALSO.

We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient.

ALSO is launching several new platforms, and we're moving fast. We need someone who can keep up with the pace and deliver: turning program plans into sourcing actions and making sure every part on a new vehicle has a clear path to a supplier, a price, and a launch date.

This is a program-facing, cross-commodity NPI Supply Chain Manager role focused on new vehicle programs. You'll represent Supply Chain in our new program forums, working closely with our Staff GSMs across Chassis, Drive Unit, Battery, Low Voltage, and other commodity areas. You'll coordinate their work against program timing while owning end-to-end sourcing for the programs you support, and you'll be the Supply Chain point of contact for Product, Engineering, Design, Finance, and Commercial on the program decisions that affect the supply base.

You'll report to the Director of Supply Chain.

What You Will Do

• Act as the Supply Chain lead in program forums by providing updates, highlighting risks, and translating decisions into sourcing actions

• Develop sourcing strategies for new programs (make vs. buy, supplier selection, sourcing model, and risk approach)

• Partner with Staff GSMs across key commodity areas to align on suppliers and execution

• Drive RFQs end to end, ensuring BOM readiness, timely releases, and on-schedule sourcing decisions

• Manage program-level BOM cost by tracking against targets, identifying gaps, and driving cost reductions

• Collaborate with Finance and Engineering to set cost targets and validate supplier quotes

• Work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Design, and Commercial to align sourcing with program goals

• Track and manage sourcing risks, including supplier readiness, capacity, and timing

• Ensure supplier readiness through launch, supporting builds, validation, and ramp to production

What You Will Bring

• 7+ years in sourcing/procurement/supply chain, with strong NPI/program experience (Automotive/EV highly preferred)

• Proven track record leading end-to-end sourcing across multi-commodity programs

• Strong commercial acumen: should-costing, BOM roll-ups, cost targets, and program cost tracking

• Ability to influence senior commodity leaders without direct ownership

• Strong cross-functional partner who can align Product, Engineering, Design, Finance, and Commercial

• Solid program management skills, including managing complexity, driving execution, and delivering in fast-paced environments

• A hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach with a bias for getting things done, paired with the curiosity and adaptability to ramp quickly on new tools, commodities, and domains

• Willingness to travel up to 30% to supplier sites and build locations, including domestic and international travel to support sourcing, launches, and production ramp

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced technical degree is a plus

Nice to have

• Direct experience with EV-relevant commodities such as battery cells/packs, power electronics, e-motors, high-voltage systems, low-voltage electronics, or thermal management Startup or fast-moving program environment experience where sourcing decisions get made with imperfect information and timelines move

• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, and standard automotive launch processes

• Exposure to global supply base management across North America, Europe, and Asia, including an understanding of regional cost structures, logistics, and trade considerations
  

The salary for this position ranges from $135,000 to $165,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Perks and Benefits

• Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.

• One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.

• Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.

• Flexible time off.

• 401(k) match.
  

Why ALSO.

We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it is you’re headed.

We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces. 

Together we’re working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges.