Senior Global Supply Manager - Electronics

Matic Robots; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics company is seeking a Senior Global Supply Manager. This role focuses on developing global sourcing strategies for electronics and optimizing procurement processes. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience and excellent negotiation skills. Join us in revolutionizing home robotics while making a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in global sourcing, especially in electronics.
• Proven track record in cost-saving sourcing strategies.
• Experience in negotiation and supplier management.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills for cross-functional alignment.
• Excellent communication and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies.
• Manage procurement processes including supplier selection.
• Conduct supplier assessments and audits.
• Conduct supplier assessments and audits to evaluate capabilities and quality systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing to align sourcing with product needs.
• Monitor market trends and inform strategic sourcing decisions to optimize cost.
• Develop inventory strategies with supply chain partners to balance cost and risk.
• Draft and negotiate contracts with suppliers, monitor performance metrics and take corrective actions.
• Identify value engineering opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining quality.
• Coordinate with contract manufacturers/EMS for ramp-up and issue resolution during transitions.

Skills

Global sourcing strategies

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Senior Global Supply Manager role at Matic Robots.

Company overview: Matic is focused on revolutionizing home robotics to recapture time spent on household chores. Our first product, Matic, is a wall-robot for floor cleaning with on-device processing for privacy.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for electronics commodities (SoC, memory, MOSFETs, diodes, resistors, capacitors, power management ICs, PCBAs, etc.) in alignment with business objectives.
• Manage and optimize the procurement process of multiple commodities, including supplier selection, contracting, and price negotiations.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers, ensuring contractual compliance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct supplier assessments and audits to evaluate capabilities, quality systems, and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, manufacturing) to align sourcing decisions with company goals.
• Monitor market trends and industry developments to inform strategic sourcing decisions.
• Develop and implement inventory strategies with supply chain partners to optimize cost and minimize risk.
• Develop and execute capacity ramp plans to support growth and demand forecasts.
• Utilize a should-cost framework to achieve the lowest total cost while meeting quality and delivery requirements.
• Implement dual sourcing for critical components to reduce risk and improve resiliency.
• Draft and negotiate contracts with suppliers (terms, pricing, delivery schedules).
• Monitor supplier performance metrics (on-time delivery, quality, cost) and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Identify and implement value engineering opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining or improving quality.
• Collaborate with contract manufacturing/EMS partners to ensure successful ramp-up of production, provide process validation, and resolve manufacturing issues during transitions.
• Provide regular reports to senior leadership on sourcing performance, supplier performance, market trends, and other key metrics.

What we look for

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in global sourcing with a focus on electronics commodities, including cameras and contract manufacturing.
• Proven ability to develop and implement sourcing strategies that drive cost savings and improve supplier performance.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage supplier relationships to align with organizational goals.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

We’d love to hear from you if…

• You are highly motivated with a passion for global sourcing.
• You enjoy helping those around you and learning outside your comfort zone.
• You love diagnosing complex technical issues and doing great work.
• You are looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact.

Job details

Location: San Jose, CA; Mountain View, CA; San Francisco Bay Area; Sunnyvale, CA; Fremont, CA; Santa Clara, CA

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