Senior Global Supply Manager - Mechanical & Electromechanical systems

Matician

Mountain View (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Matician, located in Mountain View, CA, seeks a Global Sourcing Manager to drive mechanical and electromechanical sourcing strategies. The candidate will manage supplier relationships, conduct assessments, and collaborate with engineering teams. A BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required, along with 5+ years of sourcing experience. The role demands strong negotiation skills and the ability to analyze and report on sourcing performance. Join our innovative team to make a significant impact in home robotics.

Qualifications

5+ years in global sourcing for mechanical commodities.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Develop global sourcing strategies for mechanical components.
Manage supplier selection, contracting, and price negotiations.
Assess and audit suppliers to ensure compliance.

Skills

Global sourcing strategies

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Supply Chain Management

Job description

Location

Mountain View, CA

Employment Type

Full time

Department

Hardware Supply Chain & Manufacturing

Company Overview

Each year, 2.5 trillion hours are spent on household chores. At Matic, we’re on a mission to recapture that lost time, and we’re doing it by revolutionizing home robotics.

Our first product, also called Matic, is a Wall-E-esque floor cleaning robot. We've built what amounts to "full self-driving in the home” with real-time 3D mapping, adaptive path-tracking, and a precise semantic understanding of the home. Our breakthroughs in spatial AI allow Matic to work reliably in real homes, using only RGB cameras and neural networks running on-device.

Privacy First

What happens in the home, stays in the home. Our robots are private by design, with all data processing performed by the robot itself, not in the cloud.

Our Approach

Before the iPhone, consumers adopted several distinct devices; cell phones, PDAs, and portable music players each served a particular need. We believe in a similar progression for home robotics, starting with single-purpose robots and building iteratively toward more complex capabilities over time.

Our Culture

Matic is a tight-knit and collaborative team, singularly focused on building products our customers will cherish. We're ultra-hardworking people committed to solving tough problems that save precious time and energy.

About the role

We're looking for a highly motivated and experienced Global Sourcing Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing mechanical and electromechanical commodities, including but not limited to motors, harnesses, mechanical assemblies, injection molded parts, sheet metal components, contract manufacturing, and system sub-assemblies for our organization globally. The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of commodity sourcing in robotics/automation manufacturing and have excellent communication and negotiation skills.

What you'll do:

Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for mechanical and electromechanical commodities (motors, actuators, harnesses, connectors, fasteners, springs, bearings, gears, plastics, metals, rubber components, 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 compliance with contractual obligations and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Conduct supplier assessments and audits to evaluate supplier capabilities, quality systems, manufacturing processes, and overall performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, quality, and manufacturing, to ensure sourcing decisions align with the company's overall goals and objectives.
Monitor market trends and industry developments in materials, manufacturing processes, and automation technologies, leveraging this information to make strategic sourcing decisions.
Work closely with supply chain partners to develop and implement inventory strategies that optimize cost and minimize risk.
Develop and execute capacity ramp plans to support organizational growth and demand forecasts.
Utilize a should-cost framework to ensure that purchased mechanical commodities are obtained at the lowest possible total cost, while still meeting quality, tolerance, and delivery requirements.
Implement dual sourcing strategies for critical components to reduce supply chain risks and improve supply chain resiliency.
Draft and negotiate contracts with suppliers, including terms and conditions, pricing, tooling agreements, and delivery schedules.
Monitor supplier performance metrics, including on-time delivery, quality (PPM), dimensional accuracy, and cost, and develop corrective action plans as needed.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement value engineering opportunities through DFM (Design for Manufacturing) to reduce the cost of mechanical commodities while maintaining or improving quality.
Collaborate with contract manufacturing partners to ensure the successful ramp-up of production, provide process validation, and resolve any manufacturing issues that may arise during the transition.
Manage tooling investments and lifecycle, including tool ownership, maintenance agreements, and capacity planning.
Provide regular reports to senior leadership on sourcing performance, supplier performance, market trends, and other key metrics.

What we look for:

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
At least 5 years of experience in global sourcing, with a focus on mechanical and electromechanical commodities, including motors, harnesses, and contract manufacturing.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement sourcing strategies that drive cost savings and improve supplier performance.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including injection molding, die casting, stamping, CNC machining, and assembly operations.
Experience with motor specifications, harness design requirements, and electromechanical system integration.
Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage supplier relationships to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence decision-making.
Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis and reporting.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with quality standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and understanding of GD&T.