Global Supply Manager - Cable Harness

agilityrobotics; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Equity/Stock options

100% company-paid medical, dental, and

Vision insurance

Short/long-term disability insurance

Flexible PTO & 12 holidays

Relocation assistance

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Agility Robotics is seeking a Global Supply Manager for cable harnesses to own sourcing and commodity strategy for harnesses, wire assemblies, and interconnect components across development and production.

You will partner with Engineering and the GSM team to qualify suppliers, drive cost reductions, manage supplier performance, and support NPI and SPOR processes as volumes scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5+ years procurement or supply-chain experience, with at least 3+ years focused on cable harnesses, wire assemblies, or interconnect components.
• Strong technical understanding of harness manufacturing processes and ability to read wiring diagrams, connector specs, and DFM requirements independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for cable harnesses, wire assemblies, and interconnect components.
• Collaborate with Engineering to influence harness design, connector selection, and manufacturability.
• Lead supplier identification, selection, and qualification for harness and cable assembly suppliers globally.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships, driving cost, quality, and delivery improvements.
• Champion cost modeling and should-cost analysis to establish pricing transparency and drive competitive pricing.
• Negotiate supplier agreements covering pricing, terms, quality standards, and delivery performance.
• Drive cost-reduction and value-engineering through design optimization and sourcing leverage.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by ensuring harness components are sourced and ready in line with program schedules.
• Maintain the supplier plan of record (SPOR) for cable harnesses and monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery.
• Develop and maintain supply risk assessments and dual-sourcing strategies for critical harness suppliers.

Skills

Procurement or supply-chain experience

Cable harnesses

Interconnect components

Cost modeling

Should-cost analysis

Supplier management

Negotiation

MRP/ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Agility's commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers-tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.

About the Role

As a Global Supply Manager - Cable Harnesses , you will own the sourcing and commodity strategy for cable harnesses, wire assemblies, and interconnect components supporting Agility Robotics' humanoid platforms. You will ensure supply assurance, cost competitiveness, and scalability across development and production phases for this commodity.

This is a senior, individually-owned commodity role. You will partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and the broader GSM team to influence design decisions, qualify harness suppliers, and build a resilient supply base as production volumes scale.

About the Work

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for cable harnesses, wire assemblies, and interconnect components.

Collaborate with Engineering to influence harness design, connector selection, and manufacturability.

Lead supplier identification, selection, and qualification for harness and cable assembly suppliers globally.

Build and maintain supplier relationships, driving continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery.

Champion cost modeling and should-cost analysis to establish pricing transparency and drive competitive pricing.

Negotiate supplier agreements covering pricing, terms, quality standards, and delivery performance.

Drive cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives through design optimization and sourcing leverage.

Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by ensuring harness components are sourced and ready in line with program schedules.

Maintain the supplier plan of record (SPOR) for cable harnesses and monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery.

Develop and maintain supply risk assessments and dual-sourcing strategies for critical harness suppliers.

About You

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering - required, not substitutable with a general business or supply chain degree.

5+ years of procurement or supply-chain experience, with at least 3+ years focused specifically on cable harnesses, wire assemblies, or interconnect components.

Strong technical understanding of harness manufacturing processes (crimping, molding, testing) and the ability to read wiring diagrams, connector specs, and DFM requirements independently.

Bonus Points

• Proven experience managing global harness and cable assembly suppliers and contract manufacturers - this is a senior commodity ownership role, not an entry-level position.
• Deep experience in should-cost analysis and cost modeling for harness/cable commodities.
• Familiarity with NPI processes and engineering collaboration in a product development environment.
• Skilled in negotiation, supplier performance management, and long‑term strategic sourcing.
• Experience using MRP/ERP systems and supplier management tools.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (up to 25%).

Location

This is a hybrid position based out of our Fremont office.

Salary

Anticipated Base Salary Range $145,000 - $189,000 USD

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
• Equity: Company stock options.
• Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
• Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
• Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time Off: Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown. Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
• On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
• Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
• Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
• Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
• Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.

All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States. Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which