Global Supply Manager, Ropes and Soft Goods
Webflow
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Hayward • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $145,000 - $222,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for precision ropes, technical fibers, and advanced textiles used in robotic actuation and connectivity systems
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard global suppliers with expertise in high-performance fibers (aramids, UHMWPE, LCP, carbon composites, etc.)
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms to secure cost savings while maintaining performance standards
- Collaborate with engineering to ensure materials meet mechanical and durability specifications
- Support design-for-manufacturing (DFM) efforts by providing technical insights into rope construction, braiding, coating, and terminations
- Benchmark suppliers and monitor emerging textile and rope technologies relevant to robotics
- Monitor supplier KPIs, enforce corrective actions, and conduct supplier audits
- Implement risk mitigation strategies such as dual sourcing and geographic diversification
- Partner with operations, manufacturing, and quality teams to integrate new materials into production
Requirements
- Proven experience in sourcing or procurement of ropes, fibers, or advanced soft goods
- Technical knowledge of rope/fiber construction methods (braiding, weaving, coatings, tensile performance)
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
- Experience conducting supplier audits and corrective actions
- Familiarity with ERP systems and data-driven sourcing tools
- Excellent communication skills and cross-functional collaboration experience
- Experience in robotics, aerospace, or industrial applications preferred
- Chinese proficiency is a plus
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
sourcing strategiestechnical fibersadvanced textileshigh-performance fibersrope constructionbraidingcoatingtensile performancesupplier auditsrisk mitigation strategies
Soft skills
negotiation skillssupplier managementcommunication skillscross-functional collaboration