Staff Global Supply Manager
Core
Own the global contract manufacturing landscape, lead make vs. buy analysis, and build strategic partnerships to scale production from pilot to volume.
Role type
Staff Global Supply Manager (Contract Manufacturing)
Builds
Global contract manufacturing base and commercial frameworks for hardware/robotics products
Domain
Hardware, Robotics, Consumer Electronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production capacity and supply chain frameworks
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract manufacturing management, commercial agreement structuring, capacity planning, sub-tier supply chain governance, DFM engagement, negotiation, risk assessment
Preferred skills
Scaling CM relationships from prototype to volume, FATP operations, international supply chain navigation, tooling risk management
Technologies
RFQ execution tools, should-cost modeling software, automation/AI tools for supply chain visibility
Responsibilities
Evaluate global CM landscape and lead make vs. buy analysis; Prequalify CM partners via capability and risk assessments; Build executive-level strategic relationships with CM partners; Own CM commercial agreements and pricing frameworks; Develop should-cost models for TCO improvement; Own CM capacity planning and risk mitigation; Govern sub-tier supply chain dependencies; Lead CM engagement through NPI and ramp-up; Present strategy and risk assessments to senior leadership
Seniority
Staff, hands-on individual contributor
