Global Supply Chain Manager
Who we are
Lab37 Robotics, is a technology company focused on the development and deployment of robots designed specifically for direct-to-customer food production. Our mission is to revolutionize the food industry by creating innovative robotic solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver cutting-edge products that meet the evolving needs of our clients.
What you'll do
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Global Supply Chain Manager (GSM) to lead supplier development and sourcing efforts for our next-generation robotic systems. This role is critical to the success of our engineering and product development teams, and we’re looking for someone who can identify and develop relationships with world-class suppliers, build long-term relationships, and negotiate complex contracts. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical understanding, supply chain savvy, and polished relationship-building skills to help bring our innovative hardware products to market
Responsibilities
- Potentially partner closely with engineering teams to understand product roadmaps and identify supply chain needs.
- Potentially identify, evaluate, and onboard strategic suppliers and manufacturing partners across a global landscape.
- Potentially develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers—generating excitement around our product vision and aligning roadmaps.
- Potentially negotiate complex contracts and supply agreements that balance cost, quality, schedule, and long-term strategic goals.
- Potentially drive sourcing decisions using detailed cost analysis, manufacturing feasibility, supplier capability assessments, and risk mitigation planning.
- Potentially monitor supplier performance and coordinate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.
- Potentially work cross-functionally with finance, legal, and operations to ensure sourcing strategies align with broader company objectives.
- Potentially maintain organized, data-driven decision making—leveraging sheets, dashboards, and analysis to support forecasting, supplier scorecards, and cost tracking.
What we are looking for
- 2+ years of supply chain, sourcing, or supplier management experience in a high-growth hardware or technology company (e.g., robotics, consumer electronics, medical devices).
- Strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract development.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships that go beyond transactions and into co-development partnerships.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills; able to juggle multiple vendors, categories, and timelines simultaneously.
- Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills—confident interacting with executives, engineers, and global suppliers alike.
Why join us
- Demand for online food delivery is growing really fast! In the last 5 years, just in the US, the overall market has expanded 10X from $10B to $100B, and could expand to $500bn- $1T by 2030.
- Changing the restaurant industry: You’ll be part of a team that helps restaurants succeed in online food delivery.
- Collaborative environment: You will receive support and guidance from experienced colleagues and managers, helping you to learn, grow and achieve your goals, and you’ll work closely with other teams to ensure our customer’s success.
What else you need to know
- Pay and benefits: We are looking for best in class for both talent and work ethic and provide benefits and pay to match.
- The base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $180,000 per year.
- Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees):
- Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (including HSA options).
- Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term).
- Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity.
- Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children.
- Pet insurance discount.
- 401(k).
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
- Time Off policies:
- Discretionary vacation days
- 8 paid holidays per year
- Paid sick time
- Paid Bereavement leave
- Paid Parental Leave