Global Supply Manager, Sensing
Core
Manage Path Robotics' vision and sensing related suppliers, overseeing sourcing, on-time supply, supplier relationships, cost, contracts, and component strategy for hardware and manufacturing environments.
Role type
Senior supply chain manager (sensing/hardware)
Builds
Vision and sensing components for embodied intelligence robots
Domain
Robotics, hardware manufacturing, sensor technology
Required skills
Sourcing and supplier management, RFQ execution, should-cost modeling, contract negotiation, DFM support, program management, global supply chain knowledge, component strategy, NPI and production scaling management
Preferred skills
Optical/camera/sensor experience, electromechanical component sourcing, ERP systems proficiency (NetSuite)
Responsibilities
Align internal requirements to source new suppliers and materials; Review supplier proposals on manufacturing processes and quality verification; Drive internal validation processes from RFQ to mass production; Ensure supplier capacity meets internal demand; Manage POs, invoicing, and supplier onboarding; Negotiate contracts including MSAs and SOWs; Lead cross-functional alignment on component strategy and roadmaps
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC