Global Supply Manager (Austin, TX)

Exowatt is revolutionizing the energy landscape for the AI era with our groundbreaking P3 system that captures solar energy, stores it as heat, and generates electricity on demand. Founded in 2023 and backed by leading investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Sam Altman, and Felicis, we're committed to providing clean, modular, and scalable power that meets the rapidly growing demands of AI infrastructure. Our mission is to make sustainable renewable energy always available and almost free, enabling technological advancement while protecting our planet.

We are looking for a hands-on Global Supply Manager with exceptional negotiation skills to establish and manage commercial relationships with contract manufacturers and strategic partners. In this role, you will own cost negotiations, supply planning, and risk management while driving cost reduction through operational efficiency and disciplined processes. You will be instrumental in executing projects that meet both product milestones and corporate goals.

This role sits at the intersection of internal engineering teams and external manufacturing partners, requiring someone who can balance competing priorities to ensure successful product launches. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-moving environment, drives excellence across their own responsibilities and those of team members and partners, and communicates concisely and effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional peers alike.

 

This employee will be based in Austin, TX, and will also work from our Miami headquarters as needed. Relocation to Austin, TX is required, and relocation assistance will be provided.

📋 Preparation Priorities (Key Areas to Clarify):

• 1. Prioritizing theoretical perfection over speed-to-market and cost reduction
• 2. Sounding overly bureaucratic or reliant on massive enterprise teams to get things done
• 3. Lacking fundamental intuition for physical systems and energy generation

✨ Recommended Role Alignment Hook:

I build energy hardware the way software companies build features—iterating weekly, obsessed with cutting the cost of thermal storage to zero.