Robotics Commodity Strategy Lead

Boston Dynamics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Boston Dynamics seeks a Senior Staff Commodity Manager to lead strategic sourcing for complex robotics components and to strengthen global supplier partnerships. The role blends strategic ownership with hands-on execution to influence product cost, quality, and supply continuity in a fast-growing environment.

You will manage cross-functional negotiations, drive cost modeling, and ensure end-to-end supplier performance across multiple product lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s a plus).
• 7+ years of progressive experience in sourcing, procurement, or commodity management.
• Professional certifications (CPSM, CPIM, CSCP) or working conceptual knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute global commodity strategies for complex, high‑impact categories across multiple robotics product lines.
• Translate market intelligence into action—anticipate cost trends, supply risks, and capacity constraints to guide sourcing decisions.
• Serve as a trusted partner to engineering, manufacturing, planning, and quality, aligning procurement strategy with product and operational goals.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract execution, securing optimal value and long‑term performance.
• Drive advanced cost modeling and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis to inform key business decisions.
• Partner on design-for-supply chain and make‑vs‑buy initiatives, influencing product architecture.

Skills

Global sourcing

Commodity strategy

Supplier management

Cost modeling

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business

Master’s degree a plus

Professional certifications (CPSM/CPIM/CSCP)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Coupa

Job description

Boston Dynamics seeks a Senior Staff Commodity Manager to lead strategic sourcing for complex robotics components and to strengthen global supplier partnerships. The role blends strategic ownership with hands-on execution to influence product cost, quality, and supply continuity in a fast-growing environment.

You will manage cross-functional negotiations, drive cost modeling, and ensure end-to-end supplier performance across multiple product lines.