• Strategic Sourcing:
  • Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for PCBAs, identifying and qualifying new suppliers worldwide.
  • Conduct market research and analysis to identify industry trends, cost drivers, and emerging technologies in PCBA manufacturing.
  • Negotiate contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable pricing, terms, and service levels.
  • Manage supplier relationships, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Procurement:
  • Oversee the procurement process for PCBAs, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Manage purchase orders, track shipments, and resolve any supply chain disruptions.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (engineering, production, quality) to ensure PCBA specifications and requirements are met.

• Supply Chain Management:
  • Optimize inventory levels of PCBAs to balance cost, lead time, and demand variability.
  • Implement supply chain risk mitigation strategies, including supplier diversification, buffer stock, and alternative sourcing options.
  • Monitor supplier performance, track key metrics, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Cost Management:
  • Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities across the PCBA supply chain.
  • Analyze cost data, negotiate pricing, and optimize procurement processes to achieve cost savings targets.

• Quality Management:
  • Collaborate with suppliers and internal quality teams to ensure PCBA quality meets or exceeds company standards.
  • Participate in supplier audits and quality reviews.
  • Drive continuous improvement in supplier quality performance.

Others: 

• Negotiate long-term deals and supply agreements which will let us build our humanoid robot
• Select a contract manufacturer to build critical components for the humanoid robot with input from engineering
• Work with our business team and track robot and auxiliary equipment costs. Analyze areas to improve.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering and manufacturing, to align sourcing activities with the company’s product development and production timelines.

• 7+ years of experience in supply chain development, or sourcing management
• Hands-on experience in many of the following: PCBA, FATP, PCB, EE components, Contract Manufacturer Management,.. etc.
• Excellent, negotiation and communication skills
• Skilled at establishing strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to travel internationally 25%+

• Engineering degree
• Previous work at a startup or on a very lean team
• Robotics industry experience

• Engineering degree
• Previous work at a startup or on a very lean team
• Robotics industry experience

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $140,000 – $220,000 annually.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.