Global Supply Chain Manager

present of AI; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nimble is seeking an mid-level Operations professional in San Francisco to lead sourcing for robotic system components from prototype through mass production. You will leverage hands-on experience in high-volume manufacturing, with a focus on mechanical and electrical components, and employ negotiation and contract skills to secure favorable terms.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, finance, and operations to meet cost targets and strengthen supply resilience, in

Qualifications

• Hands-on sourcing experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Solid knowledge of mechanical or electrical components.
• Proven negotiation and contract skills.

Responsibilities

• Own sourcing strategies for parts and assemblies for robotic systems from prototype to mass production.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, finance and operations to hit cost targets and maintain supply resilience.

Skills

High volume sourcing

Negotiation

Contracts

Component knowledge

Job description

Operations · San Francisco, CA · Mid level

The role owns sourcing strategies for the parts and assemblies that go into robotic systems, from early prototypes through mass production. A strong candidate brings hands on sourcing experience in high volume manufacturing, solid knowledge of mechanical or electrical components, and proven negotiation and contract skills. The job also calls for working closely with engineering, manufacturing, finance and operations to hit cost targets and keep supply resilient.

How it fits the AI era

Much of the analysis behind cost modeling, commodity tracking and supplier risk can be sped up with AI tools, which frees time for judgment and negotiation. The human core stays in supplier relationships, cross team alignment and decisions about design tradeoffs and risk. The role sits inside a company building AI robotics, so the work directly supports scaling that hardware.

How it builds AI experience

Working here means sourcing components for AI driven robotic systems and autonomous fulfillment centers, which gives close exposure to how AI hardware is built and scaled. A candidate can build relevant experience by getting comfortable with data analysis and visualization tools used in should-cost modeling and supplier evaluation. Understanding how AI tools support market analysis and planning would help, though the posting does not require prior AI work.

Worth showing

• High volume sourcing
• Component category knowledge
• Negotiation and contracts
• Should-cost modeling
• Supplier onboarding in new regions

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About Nimble

Nimble provides fully autonomous fulfillment centers powered by AI robotics, per the company.