Strategic Sourcing Lead for Global Drone Network

Wing; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Wing is seeking a Sourcing Analyst in Palo Alto, CA to join our Strategic Sourcing team. You will drive end-to-end sourcing, partner with Launch, Field Operations, Engineering, and Network Planning to scale the drone delivery network.

Responsibilities include developing category strategies, managing supplier ecosystems, negotiating contracts, and measuring performance to ensure timely, cost-effective deployments across markets.

Qualifications

• 3-6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain development, or supplier management.
• Experience sourcing logistics networks, last mile or middle mile transportation, infrastructure deployment, field services, or operational service providers supporting rapidly scaling environments.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to toggle between strategic thinking and detailed execution.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing strategies that enable deployment, scaling, and operation of Wing's global drone delivery network.
• Support sourcing initiatives across infrastructure, logistics, and operational service categories.
• Manage sourcing initiatives across network infrastructure, operational logistics, and field operations services.
• Source and manage suppliers supporting nest deployment, site infrastructure, and contractor services.
• Support sourcing initiatives for logistics and warehousing providers, including transportation services, milk-run logistics, regional hub operations, and inventory storage solutions.
• Support sourcing of field operations service partners, including maintenance, inspections, and reverse logistics providers responsible for repair, refurbishment, and recycling.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Wing is seeking a Sourcing Analyst in Palo Alto, CA to join our Strategic Sourcing team. You will drive end-to-end sourcing, partner with Launch, Field Operations, Engineering, and Network Planning to scale the drone delivery network.

Responsibilities include developing category strategies, managing supplier ecosystems, negotiating contracts, and measuring performance to ensure timely, cost-effective deployments across markets.