Global Supply Manager, EE and Semiconductors

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Roadmap Execution
• Global Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive sourcing strategy for essential components and materials, ensuring long-term scalability for our humanoid robot.
• Roadmap Alignment: Create and manage a semiconductor technology roadmap that aligns our product architecture with future industry trends and supplier innovations.
• AVL Ownership: Own the Approved Vendor List (AVL) and lead the full supplier lifecycle—from identification and qualification to performance evaluation.
• Humanoid Robotics Ecosystem & Supply Agreements
• Long-Term Agreements: Negotiate high-stakes, long-term deals and strategic supply agreements that secure the high-priority materials required to build and scale our humanoid platform.
• Cross-Functional Synergy: Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and NPI teams to ensure sourcing activities remain perfectly synchronized with product development and production timelines.
• Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of industry trends, pricing dynamics, lead-time fluctuations, and technical advancements within the global silicon and electronics markets.
• Technical Influence & BOM Optimization
• BOM Scrubs: Lead rigorous BOM scrubs and analysis to identify end-of-life (EOL) risks, single-source vulnerabilities, and technical bottlenecks before design freeze.
• Design Influence: Partner with Architecture and Engineering to influence design decisions for optimal cost, performance, and supply-chain resilience.
• Should-Cost Modeling: Own the "Should-Cost" modeling process to drive aggressive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reductions through negotiation and value engineering.
• Risk Management & Commercial Leadership
• Risk Mitigation: Identify vulnerabilities in the EE supply chain (e.g., geopolitical shifts, capacity constraints) and implement robust hedging and business continuity strategies.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate Master Purchase Agreements (MPAs), quality agreements, and Statements of Work (SOWs) that secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Performance Metrics: Implement and maintain robust supplier performance metrics and lead periodic business reviews to ensure strategic objectives are met.
• Supplier Development: Periodically travel to supplier sites to drive initiatives such as cost reductions, relationship building, and supplier development.

Requirements

• Experience: 7+ years in global sourcing or commodity management, specifically with semiconductor or complex EE components.
• Education: BS in Engineering (EE preferred), Supply Chain, or Business Management.
• Category Expertise (Required): Direct experience managing and sourcing in at least one or two of the following segments:
• Computing: Processors (CPUs/GPUs/FPGAs) and Memory (DRAM/NAND).
• Perception: Sensors (IMUs, Lidar, Vision Sensors) and Camera Modules.
• Power & Motion: Power Management ICs (PMICs), Battery Management Systems (BMS), and Motor Controllers.
• Connectivity: Interface ICs (USB, PCIe, Ethernet), Wireless (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/5G), and high-speed Signal Integrity components.
• Interaction: Display technologies, touch interfaces.
• Domain Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of the semiconductor ecosystem and experience in NPI (New Product Introduction) environments.
• Negotiation: Proven track record of securing long-term agreements with Tier 1 global suppliers.
• Autonomy: Ability to operate as a subject-matter expert with a high degree of autonomy, balancing technical problem-solving with strategic planning.
• Relationship Management: Skilled at establishing strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Travel: Ability to travel domestically and internationally 25%

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 – $220,000 annually. Compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components and benefits, which will be shared if an employment offer is extended.