Global Supply Chain & Sourcing Lead for Mechanical Components

Booster; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 227,500; Full time

Job summary

Skydio is hiring for a senior role focusing on strategic sourcing of drone components and tooling. You will develop roadmaps, select suppliers during NPI and sustaining programs, and drive cost negotiations with a focus on best-in-class pricing.

You’ll collaborate with engineering, finance, and suppliers to optimize the supply base. The role emphasizes global supplier development, market trend analysis, and proactive risk management to support rapid growth in a startup environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical components sourcing and tooling is preferred.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering and finance on cost models.

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.
• Own RFIs, RFPs, RFQs and the review process with documented commercial terms.
• Drive price negotiations to ensure best-in-class commodity pricing.
• Monitor market conditions, supplier performance, and develop sourcing alternatives.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Commodity management

NPI suppliers

Cost negotiation

RFx management

Supplier relationships

Emerging tech

Job description

Skydio is hiring for a senior role focusing on strategic sourcing of drone components and tooling. You will develop roadmaps, select suppliers during NPI and sustaining programs, and drive cost negotiations with a focus on best-in-class pricing.

You’ll collaborate with engineering, finance, and suppliers to optimize the supply base. The role emphasizes global supplier development, market trend analysis, and proactive risk management to support rapid growth in a startup environment.