Senior Global Supply Manager - Mechanical & Electromechanical systems

We're looking for a highly motivated and experienced Global Sourcing Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing mechanical and electromechanical commodities, including but not limited to motors, harnesses, mechanical assemblies, injection molded parts, sheet metal components, contract manufacturing, and system sub-assemblies for our organization globally. The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of commodity sourcing in robotics/automation manufacturing and have excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for mechanical and electromechanical commodities (motors, actuators, harnesses, connectors, fasteners, springs, bearings, gears, plastics, metals, rubber components, etc.) in alignment with business objectives.

Manage and optimize the procurement process of multiple commodities, including supplier selection, contracting, and price negotiations.

Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Conduct supplier assessments and audits to evaluate supplier capabilities, quality systems, manufacturing processes, and overall performance.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, quality, and manufacturing, to ensure sourcing decisions align with the company's overall goals and objectives.

Monitor market trends and industry developments in materials, manufacturing processes, and automation technologies, leveraging this information to make strategic sourcing decisions.

Work closely with supply chain partners to develop and implement inventory strategies that optimize cost and minimize risk.

Develop and execute capacity ramp plans to support organizational growth and demand forecasts.

Utilize a should-cost framework to ensure that purchased mechanical commodities are obtained at the lowest possible total cost, while still meeting quality, tolerance, and delivery requirements.

Implement dual sourcing strategies for critical components to reduce supply chain risks and improve supply chain resiliency.

Draft and negotiate contracts with suppliers, including terms and conditions, pricing, tooling agreements, and delivery schedules.

Monitor supplier performance metrics, including on-time delivery, quality (PPM), dimensional accuracy, and cost, and develop corrective action plans as needed.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement value engineering opportunities through DFM (Design for Manufacturing) to reduce the cost of mechanical commodities while maintaining or improving quality.

Collaborate with contract manufacturing partners to ensure the successful ramp-up of production, provide process validation, and resolve any manufacturing issues that may arise during the transition.

Manage tooling investments and lifecycle, including tool ownership, maintenance agreements, and capacity planning.

Provide regular reports to senior leadership on sourcing performance, supplier performance, market trends, and other key metrics.

You are a highly motivated individual with a passion for global sourcing

You genuinely like to help those around you

You are passionate about learning outside of your normal comfort zones

You love diagnosing complex technical and manufacturing issues

You are excited to do great work

You are looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact