Head of Supply Chain & Assembly, Robotics Venture
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About the Role
VentureOne seeks a founding Head of Supply Chain & Assembly for a robotics venture in Abu Dhabi. The role involves designing and scaling supply chain, procurement, and assembly operations for precision robotics hardware.
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Responsibilities
- Design and implement the end to end supply chain architecture for multi component robotic systems
- Identify, qualify, and manage a global supplier base covering precision machining, electronics, actuators, sensors, and custom sub assemblies
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, lead times, and quality agreements with strategic suppliers
- Establish and run the in house assembly facility in Abu Dhabi, including layout, tooling, fixtures, and ESD safe workstation design
- Define and document assembly procedures, BOMs, travelers, and quality checkpoints for all robotic platforms
- Build, lead, and develop an assembly team including technicians, quality inspectors, and logistics coordinators
- Implement an ERP/MRP system and manage inventory levels, demand forecasting, and inbound/outbound logistics including UAE customs clearance
- Own quality standards across IQC, FQC, and supplier corrective actions, supporting certification efforts such as CE and SASO
- Partner with Engineering, Finance, and Program Management to align supply readiness with product roadmaps and COGS targets
Requirements
- 10+ years of supply chain, procurement, or operations experience in a hardware intensive industry (robotics, aerospace, defence, automotive, medtech, or precision electronics)
- At least 3 years in a senior or leadership role with direct team management responsibility
- Proven track record of setting up or scaling a supply chain from early stage to production volume
- Deep familiarity with electromechanical assemblies, PCBAs, and multi tier supplier management
- Hands on experience with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment
- Strong commercial acumen including contract negotiation and cost modelling
- Experience working in or with the GCC/MENA region, or willingness to relocate to Abu Dhabi
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field
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About the Company
- VentureOne is building a new venture focused on next generation robotics, developing intelligent service robots designed to operate safely and efficiently in human environments.
- The mission of this venture is to improve productivity, safety, and efficiency across high impact industries by deploying versatile robotic systems.
About the Role
- The Head of Supply Chain & Assembly is a critical founding leadership role responsible for establishing and scaling all supply chain, procurement, and assembly operations from the ground up for AD Robotics, a well funded start up in Abu Dhabi.
- You will design the systems, build the team, and execute the strategy that allows us to manufacture precision robotics hardware reliably, cost effectively, and at pace.
- This is a high impact, hands on leadership position suited to someone who has built supply chains in complex hardware environments ideally in robotics and who thrives in the ambiguity of an early stage venture.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement the end to end supply chain architecture for multi component robotic systems, from mechanical and electrical to software integrated assemblies.
- Identify, qualify, and manage a global supplier base covering precision machining, electronics, actuators, sensors, and custom sub assemblies.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, lead times, and quality agreements with strategic suppliers, including dual/multi source strategies to mitigate risk.
- Establish and run the in house assembly facility in Abu Dhabi, including layout, tooling, fixtures, and ESD safe workstation design.
- Define and document assembly procedures, BOMs, travelers, and quality checkpoints for all robotic platforms.
- Build, lead, and develop an assembly team including technicians, quality inspectors, and logistics coordinators.
- Implement an ERP/MRP system and manage inventory levels, demand forecasting, and inbound/outbound logistics including UAE customs clearance.
- Own quality standards across IQC, FQC, and supplier corrective actions, supporting certification efforts such as CE and SASO.
- Partner with Engineering, Finance, and Program Management to align supply readiness with product roadmaps and COGS targets.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of supply chain, procurement, or operations experience in a hardware intensive industry (robotics, aerospace, defence, automotive, medtech, or precision electronics).
- At least 3 years in a senior or leadership role with direct team management responsibility.
- Proven track record of setting up or scaling a supply chain from early stage to production volume.
- Deep familiarity with electromechanical assemblies, PCBAs, and multi tier supplier management.
- Hands on experience with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong commercial acumen including contract negotiation and cost modelling.
- Experience working in or with the GCC/MENA region, or willingness to relocate to Abu Dhabi.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
Preferred Skills
- Master's degree or MBA with operations/supply chain focus.
- APICS CSCP, CPSM, or equivalent professional certification.
- Experience with defense grade supply chains and ITAR/EAR compliance.
- Familiarity with UAE Free Zone regulations (KIZAD, twofour54, Mubadala zones) and customs processes.
- Exposure to Industry 4.0 tools IoT enabled inventory, digital twins, predictive procurement.
- Arabic language skills (advantageous, not essential).
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