Global Supply Manager

Summary

Join Agility Robotics as a Staff Global Supply Manager to spearhead global sourcing and commodity strategy for a critical commodity pillar. Lead and mentor a team of Global Supply Managers, optimizing total cost of ownership and ensuring supply assurance. Develop and implement global commodity strategies aligned with Agility Robotics' product and business objectives. Drive continuous cost improvement and establish a robust supply base strategy. Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to influence component selection and ensure cost-effective designs. Negotiate complex contracts with strategic suppliers and oversee supplier performance management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related technical field
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Master's in Supply Chain) preferred
• 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
• Time Off: 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