Global Supply Chain Sourcing Lead | Equity

Nimble Robotics; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Flexible Time Off

Health Insurance

Referral Bonus

401k

Equity

Job summary

Nimble Robotics is hiring a Global Supply Chain Manager in San Francisco to lead strategic sourcing for critical components and assemblies for our robotics systems. You will partner with Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance and Operations to drive cost improvements, scale production, and build a resilient supplier base.

The role requires 3+ years in sourcing for high‑volume manufacturing, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to lead cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sourcing or procurement experience in high‑volume manufacturing.
• Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Strong category knowledge across mechanical, electrical and electro‑mechanical components and assemblies.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proven experience leading cross‑functional work‑streams with Engineering, Operations, Finance and NPI teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Define and own category strategies for key components and assemblies with focus on scaling production.
• Achieve or exceed cost targets through should‑cost modeling, market analysis and negotiations.
• Negotiate commercial agreements including pricing, tooling/NRE, and terms.
• Manage supply chain risk through capacity, geopolitics, logistics and supplier capabilities.
• Collaborate with Hardware Engineering to influence design toward functionality and cost.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Data analysis

Visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business Admin

Job description

Nimble Robotics is hiring a Global Supply Chain Manager in San Francisco to lead strategic sourcing for critical components and assemblies for our robotics systems. You will partner with Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance and Operations to drive cost improvements, scale production, and build a resilient supplier base.

The role requires 3+ years in sourcing for high‑volume manufacturing, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to lead cross‑functional teams.