Agility Robotics is a pioneer. Our robot, Digit, is the first to be sold into workplaces across the globe. Our team is differentiated by its expertise in imagining, engineering, and delivering robots with advanced mobility, dexterity, intelligence, and efficiency -- robots specifically designed to work alongside people, in spaces built for people. Every day, we break through engineering challenges and invent new solutions and capabilities that will one day make robots commonplace and approachable. This work is our passion and our responsibility: our mission is to make businesses more productive and people’s lives more fulfilling.
About the role:
As a Staff Global Supply Manager, you will spearhead the global sourcing and commodity strategy for a critical commodity pillar within Agility Robotics. You will work with a team of Global Supply Managers, guiding them in the development and execution of comprehensive strategies to optimize the total cost of ownership, ensure supply assurance, and foster strong supplier relationships for our innovative robotics products and services. This role demands a strategic thinker with deep commodity expertise, exceptional negotiation skills, and a proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and the supply base. You will leverage your understanding of manufacturing processes and cost drivers to guide supplier selection, drive cost efficiencies, and ensure material readiness for successful product launches and sustained production.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and implement global commodity strategies aligned with Agility Robotics' product and business objectives.
- Lead and mentor a team of Global Supply Managers, fostering their growth in cost modeling, supplier negotiation, and strategic sourcing.
- Drive continuous cost improvement initiatives across the assigned commodity pillar, identifying and implementing new savings opportunities.
- Establish and maintain a robust supply base strategy, optimizing for cost, quality, flexibility, and risk mitigation.
- Collaborate closely with Engineering and Product teams from the initial design phase to influence component selection and ensure cost-effective and manufacturable designs.
- Champion the use of cost models (should-costing, clean sheet analysis) within the team and with suppliers to drive transparent and competitive pricing.
- Conduct thorough market analysis to understand cost drivers, technological trends, and potential supply risks.
- Lead complex negotiations with strategic suppliers, establishing comprehensive agreements encompassing pricing, terms and conditions, quality standards, and delivery requirements.
- Oversee supplier performance management, establishing key metrics and driving continuous improvement in quality, cost, and delivery.
- Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks, developing and implementing business continuity plans.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure alignment on sourcing strategies and supplier selection.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring timely sourcing and material readiness in alignment with program timelines and cost targets.
- Drive value engineering initiatives in partnership with Engineering and suppliers to optimize component selection and product design for cost efficiency.
- Drive the sourcing SPOR (supplier plan of record), ensure components are sourced by commodity mgmt. and JDM/ODM on time, on cost, and on spec.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related technical field. Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Master's in Supply Chain) preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain roles, with a significant focus (5+ years) in strategic commodity management.
- Deep understanding of global procurement processes, industry dynamics, and complex supplier relationships.
- Strong analytical skills, including experience in developing and utilizing cost models and financial analysis.
- Proven expertise in negotiating complex contracts and managing strategic supplier relationships.
- Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes and their impact on cost.
- Experience with new product introduction (NPI) and change management processes within a supply chain context.
- Experience managing metal commodities (stampings, castings, forgings), electronics, or electromechanical components is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems.
- Experienced in managing CM (contract manufacturer), conducting supplier evaluation.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (up to 35%).
Benefits
- 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
- Equity: Company stock options.
- Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
- Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
- Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Time Off:
- Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
- Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
- On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
- Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
- Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
- Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
- Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.
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