Robotics Hardware Sourcing Lead

Skild AI; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Skild AI in San Mateo is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Lead to manage the supply chain and procurement strategy for their warehouse robotics platform. This role involves building a resilient supply network across electromechanical components and contract manufacturing. Candidates should have 8+ years in strategic sourcing and deep relationships within the hardware ecosystem. The base salary ranges from $160,000 to $250,000 USD, reflecting the importance of this critical role in the company’s growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management for hardware products.
• Proven track record taking hardware products from prototype through production ramp at scale.
• Strong supplier relationships across motors, actuators, sensors, PCBAs, compute, or robotics hardware ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Own sourcing strategy and supplier execution across the full robot BOM.
• Lead the transition from prototype and in-house manufacturing toward contract manufacturing.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, allocation, and commercial agreements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement management

Supplier negotiation

Supply chain resilience

Robotics automation

Job description

Skild AI in San Mateo is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Lead to manage the supply chain and procurement strategy for their warehouse robotics platform. This role involves building a resilient supply network across electromechanical components and contract manufacturing. Candidates should have 8+ years in strategic sourcing and deep relationships within the hardware ecosystem. The base salary ranges from $160,000 to $250,000 USD, reflecting the importance of this critical role in the company’s growth.