Agility Robotics

Global Supply Manager

Agility Robotics

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • California, Oregon • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • 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 management and JDM/ODM on time, on cost, and on spec.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related technical field. Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Master's in Supply Chain) preferred.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
cost modelingsupplier negotiationstrategic sourcingshould-costingclean sheet analysismarket analysisvalue engineeringprocurementsupply chain managementfinancial analysis
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringanalytical skillscross-functional collaborationcommunicationnegotiationproblem-solvingrisk mitigationcontinuous improvementteamwork
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor’s degree in BusinessMBAMaster's in Supply Chain