Strategic Robotics Supply Chain Lead | Unlimited PTO

GrayMatter Robotics Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GrayMatter Robotics is hiring a Supply Chain Manager to develop and execute procurement processes, source suppliers, and manage vendor relationships. You will ensure on-time fulfillment in partnership with logistics and deployment teams, while translating engineering and product requirements into concrete sourcing plans.

You will analyze demand tied to robot deployments, negotiate contracts, and drive cost optimization with AI-enabled tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, logistics, or related field.
• Proven track record in purchasing or procurement management for hardware/electronics.
• Experience building procurement systems and processes from ground up.
• Strong sourcing, negotiation, and contract management capabilities.
• Ability to operate autonomously and align stakeholders for decisions.
• Strong budgeting, cost optimization, and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with procurement software and vendor management tools.
• Authorized to work in the United States for duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end procurement operations: source and negotiate with suppliers, issue POs, and ensure on-time fulfillment with logistics.
• Build and implement procurement systems and tools for clear visibility into open POs and lead times as deployment grows.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and manage delivery defaults tied to fixed lead-time commitments.
• Evaluate, select, and onboard suppliers based on cost, quality, and engineering requirements.
• Partner with engineering and product teams to translate requirements into sourcing plans.
• Analyze demand forecasts tied to robot deployment to determine needs.
• Bridge vendors and quality to reduce rework and speed up part delivery.
• Use AI-enabled procurement and data tools to automate reporting and flag anomalies.
• Develop and report procurement metrics, cost savings, and sourcing effectiveness to Head of Operations.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Vendor management

Cost optimization

Procurement systems

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management / business administration

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

GrayMatter Robotics is hiring a Supply Chain Manager to develop and execute procurement processes, source suppliers, and manage vendor relationships. You will ensure on-time fulfillment in partnership with logistics and deployment teams, while translating engineering and product requirements into concrete sourcing plans.

You will analyze demand tied to robot deployments, negotiate contracts, and drive cost optimization with AI-enabled tools.