Global Supply Manager (Robotics)

Location: Columbus, Ohio, United States

Company

Develops AI-driven robotic systems that combine perception, reasoning, and control to operate in real-world industrial environments.

What you will do

• Source suppliers, materials, and services aligned with specifications, supply, quality, and cost requirements.
• Run RFQs, develop should-cost models, negotiate pricing, and drive cost reductions with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Review supplier manufacturing, testing, quality, and reliability proposals using DFM principles.
• Manage validation from RFQ through mass production and coordinate engineering, production, deployment, and fleet teams.
• Monitor supplier capacity, quality, production, shipping, forecasts, purchase orders, invoices, contracts, and compliance documentation.
• Lead component strategy covering cost, multi-sourcing, vertical integration, in-house versus outsourced production, market trends, and roadmaps.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement for hardware or manufacturing environments.
• Experience sourcing electromechanical or industrial components and supporting products from prototype through mass production.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and DFM principles.
• Experience running RFQs, building should-cost models, and driving cost reductions through negotiation.
• Experience managing supplier capacity, quality, and ramp during NPI and production scaling.
• Working knowledge of global supply chains, incoterms, tariffs, and logistics.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and program management skills.
• Highly organized, data-driven, and comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets and ERP systems; NetSuite experience is a plus.

Culture & Benefits

• Daily free lunch.
• Flexible PTO.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Six weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus an additional 6–8 weeks for birthing parents.
• 401(k) retirement plan through Empower and employee referral bonuses.
• Employment may be contingent upon a background check. The role may involve U.S. Government contracts, export-controlled information under ITAR and/or EAR, CUI, and compliance with FAR and DFARS where applicable; candidates must comply with applicable U.S. export control regulations, which may include meeting the definition of a “U.S. Person” where required.