Global Supply Manager

About the role:

As a Staff Global Supply Manager, you will spearhead the global sourcing and commodity strategy for a critical commodity pillar within Agility Robotics. You will work with a team of Global Supply Managers, guiding them in the development and execution of comprehensive strategies to optimize the total cost of ownership, ensure supply assurance, and foster strong supplier relationships for our innovative robotics products and services. This role demands a strategic thinker with deep commodity expertise, exceptional negotiation skills, and a proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and the supply base. You will leverage your understanding of manufacturing processes and cost drivers to guide supplier selection, drive cost efficiencies, and ensure material readiness for successful product launches and sustained production.

What you'll do:

• Develop and implement global commodity strategies aligned with Agility Robotics' product and business objectives.
• Lead and mentor a team of Global Supply Managers, fostering their growth in cost modeling, supplier negotiation, and strategic sourcing.
• Drive continuous cost improvement initiatives across the assigned commodity pillar, identifying and implementing new savings opportunities.
• Establish and maintain a robust supply base strategy, optimizing for cost, quality, flexibility, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering and Product teams from the initial design phase to influence component selection and ensure cost-effective and manufacturable designs.
• Champion the use of cost models (should-costing, clean sheet analysis) within the team and with suppliers to drive transparent and competitive pricing.
• Conduct thorough market analysis to understand cost drivers, technological trends, and potential supply risks.
• Lead complex negotiations with strategic suppliers, establishing comprehensive agreements encompassing pricing, terms and conditions, quality standards, and delivery requirements.
• Oversee supplier performance management, establishing key metrics and driving continuous improvement in quality, cost, and delivery.
• Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks, developing and implementing business continuity plans.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure alignment on sourcing strategies and supplier selection.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring timely sourcing and material readiness in alignment with program timelines and cost targets.
• Drive value engineering initiatives in partnership with Engineering and suppliers to optimize component selection and product design for cost efficiency.
• Drive the sourcing SPOR (supplier plan of record), ensure components are sourced by commodity mgmt. and JDM/ODM on time, on cost, and on spec.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related technical field. Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Master's in Supply Chain) preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain roles, with a significant focus (5+ years) in strategic commodity management.
• Deep understanding of global procurement processes, industry dynamics, and complex supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience in developing and utilizing cost models and financial analysis.
• Proven expertise in negotiating complex contracts and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes and their impact on cost.
• Experience with new product introduction (NPI) and change management processes within a supply chain context.
• Experience managing metal commodities (stampings, castings, forgings), electronics, or electromechanical components is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems.
• Experienced in managing CM (contract manufacturer), conducting supplier evaluation.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (up to 35%).