Global Sourcing Manager - Drone Components

Skydio, Inc.; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Skydio, Inc. in San Mateo, California, is seeking a Senior Sourcing professional to develop and execute commodity sourcing strategies for drone components and tooling.

You will lead supplier selection, RFIs/RFPs, and price negotiations while coordinating with engineering during NPI and sustaining projects. In this fast-paced startup environment, you will identify new suppliers, manage supplier performance, and optimize spend with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical component sourcing and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Develop clear technology and commodity roadmaps for current and future programs. Be the liaison between supply chain and engineering for supplier and component selection during NPI and sustaining projects.
• Identify new high-potential suppliers globally.
• Cultivate productive relationships with supply chain partners, including vendor selection, cost, support, and product transactions. Ownership of RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and review processes.

Job description

Skydio, Inc. in San Mateo, California, is seeking a Senior Sourcing professional to develop and execute commodity sourcing strategies for drone components and tooling.

You will lead supplier selection, RFIs/RFPs, and price negotiations while coordinating with engineering during NPI and sustaining projects. In this fast-paced startup environment, you will identify new suppliers, manage supplier performance, and optimize spend with cross-functional teams.