Senior US Supplier Development Engineer - Sourcing Ramp-Up

VisionNav Robotics USA INC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

VisionNav Robotics USA INC in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Mid to Senior Supplier Development Specialist to lead the U.S. supplier network and manage the full sourcing lifecycle.

You will identify suppliers, evaluate technically and commercially, negotiate costs, qualify, onboard, and monitor ongoing performance. You will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and global procurement to support localization, cost optimization, and supply continuity for AMR/AGV automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• At least 3+ years of in-house manufacturing procurement, supplier development, or supplier quality (SQE) experience.
• Proficient in ERP/PLM systems and Microsoft Office Software.
• Hands-on experience in U.S. domestic logistics and international trade, including 3PL, FTL/LTL, customs clearance, Incoterms 2020, HTS classification, and rules of origin.
• Highly proactive and resourceful, with a demonstrated ability to identify and develop supplier leads independently rather than relying solely on assigned sourcing tasks.
• Proven end-to-end supplier development experience, from sourcing and qualification through PPAP, award, and ramp-up.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the U.S. supplier base, including market screening, RFI/RFQ, supplier qualification, on-site audits, sample/PPAP validation, supplier award, and production ramp-up.
• Build competitive and resilient sourcing strategies through cost modeling, price negotiation, localization, and dual source/backup supplier development for critical materials.
• Manage U.S. domestic logistics, including 3PL/carrier selection, FTL/LTL transportation, inbound tracking, freight claims, customs coordination, and warehouse/distribution support.
• Support localized procurement of customer-designated materials, including local sourcing, alternative supplier evaluation, PO and delivery coordination, compliance documentation, and engineering changes.
• Lead procurement support during U.S. plant launch and ramp-up, including material readiness, emergency sourcing, supplier issue resolution, and cross-functional coordination to ensure supply continuity.

Skills

Supplier development

Sourcing lifecycle

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP/PLM systems

MS Office

Logistics knowledge

3PL/FTL/LTL

Bilingual English/ Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Manufacturing / SCM

Tools

ERP/PLM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

VisionNav Robotics USA INC in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Mid to Senior Supplier Development Specialist to lead the U.S. supplier network and manage the full sourcing lifecycle.

You will identify suppliers, evaluate technically and commercially, negotiate costs, qualify, onboard, and monitor ongoing performance. You will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and global procurement to support localization, cost optimization, and supply continuity for AMR/AGV automation