Global Hardware Sourcing Lead, Warehouse Robotics

Skild.ai; San Mateo; On-site; PHP 9,828,009 - 15,356,265; Full time

Job summary

Skild.ai is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Lead in San Mateo, Philippines, to drive the supply chain and procurement strategy for their warehouse robotics platform. This position requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing for hardware products and a proven track record of managing products from prototype to production. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, developing supplier relationships, and supporting production ramp activities. The salary ranges from $160,000 to $250,000 USD.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or supply chain management for hardware products.
• Proven track record of taking hardware products from prototype to production ramp.
• Strong supplier relationships across motors, actuators, sensors, and robotics hardware.

Responsibilities

• Own sourcing strategy and supplier execution across the full robot BOM.
• Lead the transition from prototype manufacturing to contract manufacturing.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial agreements with suppliers.
• Build strategic supplier relationships for pricing advantages and supply continuity.
• Partner with engineering teams to optimize design for manufacturability.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement management

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Project management

Job description

Skild.ai is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Lead in San Mateo, Philippines, to drive the supply chain and procurement strategy for their warehouse robotics platform. This position requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing for hardware products and a proven track record of managing products from prototype to production. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, developing supplier relationships, and supporting production ramp activities. The salary ranges from $160,000 to $250,000 USD.