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Precision Manufacturing, and Contract Manufacturing Partners.\nThe ideal candidate combines deep technical understanding with exceptional commercial judgment and supplier relationship management. They will partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, and Program Management to ensure Aeva launches industry-leading products with the right technology, cost structure, capacity, quality, and supply resilience.\nThis role is instrumental in building Aeva's global supply chain foundation as the company scales into automotive, industrial, and high-volume production environments.\nWhat You'll Do:\nDevelop and execute sourcing strategies supporting current products and future technology roadmaps. Lead supplier selection through RFIs, RFQs, technical evaluations, and commercial negotiations.\n\nLead supply chain contract negotiations for: Master Supply Agreements (MSAs), Long-Term Supply Agreements (LTSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Pricing Agreements, Tooling Agreements, Capacity Reservations, Development Agreements, IP-related commercial terms, and Contract Manufacturing Agreements\n\nCost Leadership & Product Cost Management including Product Cost targets from development through Start of Production (SOP) and lifecycle production as well as multi-generation cost roadmaps supporting future product competitiveness.\n\nSupply Chain Resilience & Risk Management with appropriate dual sourcing, geographic diversification, and risk mitigation strategies. 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