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Supply Chain Engineer

San Francisco💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-03 → 2026-09-26

Core

Own sourcing strategy and supplier execution for the full robot BOM, securing supply continuity and driving cost optimization for a scaling robotics organization.

Role type

Senior Supply Chain Engineer (Robotics Hardware)

Builds

Robots and physically-actuated devices

Domain

Robotics / Hardware Manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Sourcing strategy, supplier selection, capacity planning, dual-sourcing, risk mitigation, BOM cost management, negotiation, value engineering, MRP/ERP systems, financial research, spend analysis

Preferred skills

Global supply base management, contract manufacturing transition, NPI support, geopolitical risk analysis

Technologies

MRP, ERP

Responsibilities

Own sourcing strategy and supplier execution across the full robot BOM; Build and expand a resilient global supply base; Establish sourcing processes and supplier performance frameworks; Own BOM cost targets and drive cost improvements; Partner with engineering teams for design for manufacturability; Ensure material continuity and forecast efficiency; Develop multi-source strategies for critical components; Negotiate pricing and commercial agreements; Lead transition to contract manufacturing; Support NPI and production ramp activities; Perform supplier financial research and risk analysis.

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