Strategic Sourcing Lead, Warehouse Robotics
Core
Own supply chain and procurement strategy for a warehouse robotics platform, scaling from prototype to production.
Role type
Strategic Sourcing Lead (Hardware/Robotics)
Builds
A resilient global supply chain for electromechanical systems, compute, PCBAs, and structural hardware.
Domain
Robotics, Warehouse Automation, Hardware Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, contract manufacturing management, BOM cost management, multi-source strategy, supply risk mitigation, NPI workflows, DFM/DFA, global supplier relationship management
Preferred skills
Scaling hardware products from prototype to production, electromechanical components expertise, high-performance compute sourcing, robotics/autonomous systems experience, Asia Pacific market knowledge
Technologies
PCBAs, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, AMD, electromechanical systems
Responsibilities
Own sourcing strategy and supplier execution across the full robot BOM; Lead transition from in-house to contract manufacturing; Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial agreements; Build strategic supplier relationships; Partner with engineering teams on design for manufacturability; Develop multi-source strategies for critical components; Support NPI and production ramp activities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC