Supply Chain Program Manager (New Products)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Program & Sourcing Leadership: Drive end-to-end supply chain readiness and NPI sourcing execution for key robotics programs from early development through production scale.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Engineering, Product Management, Quality, and Operations to align supply chain capabilities with program milestones and product architecture.
• GSM & Supplier Integration: Work alongside Global Supply Managers (GSMs) to coordinate early supplier engagement, component selection, contract execution, and supplier readiness.
• Risk & Schedule Management: Proactively identify, track, and mitigate supply chain risks—including lead time delays, technical readiness, capacity bottlenecks, and geopolitical factors—before they impact program…
• Cost Target Ownership: Partner with GSMs and Product Cost Management (PCM) teams to manage BOM cost targets, review cost estimation models, and track total cost of ownership (TCO) across program lifecycles.
• Design for Supply Chain: Participate in engineering design reviews to provide guidance on supplier capabilities, component availability, manufacturability, and cost constraints.
• Process Excellence: Build, standardize, and refine NPI sourcing playbooks, program tracking templates, and milestone readiness frameworks across the supply chain org.

Job requirements

• Strong background in supply chain program management, NPI sourcing, or operations program management within hardware development.
• Experience operating in fast-paced environments with high-complexity, low-to-medium volume, or customized electromechanical/robotics platforms.
• Proven capability to lead cross-functional initiatives, manage complex project schedules, and influence stakeholders across technical and business functions.
• Deep familiarity with NPI product development lifecycles, BOM cost tracking, supplier readiness reviews, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities independently.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain program management focused on new product development.
• Demonstrated success in manufacturing, hardware, or complex electromechanical engineering environments.