Global Supply Manager, Motors & Magnets

About the role

We’re building humanoid robots that work in homes, handling chores and tasks to give people their time back. This involves solving robotics, AI, and manufacturing challenges at scale, with a focus on safety and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for critical motion system components including motors, gearboxes, magnetic assemblies, and related electromechanical systems.
• Secure supply continuity through supplier selection, capacity planning, risk mitigation, and dual-source strategies.
• Drive measurable cost improvements through negotiations, value engineering, market intelligence, and strategic supplier partnerships.
• Build and maintain a high-performing global supplier network capable of supporting rapid product development and production scaling.
• Ensure supplier performance consistently meets business requirements for quality, delivery, responsiveness, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of motor manufacturing, magnetic materials, gearboxes, actuators, and electromechanical systems.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills with a proven track record managing complex supplier relationships and agreements.
• Ability to evaluate supplier capabilities, manufacturing processes, cost structures, and scalability risks.
• Excellent analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities with experience managing cost models and commodity strategies.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to influence engineering, operations, manufacturing, and supplier stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in global sourcing, supply chain management, strategic sourcing, commodity management, or procurement.
• Direct experience sourcing motors, magnetic materials, gearboxes, actuators, or related electromechanical components.
• Proven track record developing sourcing strategies, negotiating commercial agreements, and managing supplier performance.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI), production ramp-ups, and global supplier management.

Skills

• Experience sourcing rare earth magnets, permanent magnet materials, or motor subassemblies.
• Strong understanding of motor design, magnetic circuit fundamentals, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with suppliers throughout Asia, particularly China.
• Mandarin language proficiency.
• Experience in robotics, automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, or other high-volume electromechanical industries.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options.
• Commute benefits (transit and parking).
• Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support.
• Onsite snacks and catered lunches.

Pay

$145,000 - $222,000 per year

Schedule

N/A