Global Supply Manager (Robotics)

Location: San Francisco, CA; hybrid. Travel to domestic and international supplier factories is expected for approximately 10–25% of the role.

Company

hirify.global deploys autonomous systems on heavy construction equipment to improve job-site safety and accelerate critical infrastructure projects.

What you will do

• Develop global sourcing strategies across compute, memory, sensors and LiDAR, cameras, PCBAs, harnesses, actuators, gearboxes, batteries, and electromechanical assemblies.
• Identify, qualify, onboard, and manage strategic suppliers while maintaining the Approved Vendor List and supplier risk profiles.
• Secure capacity and long-lead components for 3–5 year production and fleet deployment forecasts.
• Lead cost modeling, competitive bidding, value engineering, DFM/DFA, pricing negotiations, LTAs, tooling agreements, and other commercial terms.
• Support NPI from prototype through EVT, DVT, PVT, production ramp, and sustaining operations in partnership with Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management.
• Manage supply risks, supplier performance reviews, QBRs, material availability, inventory strategies, and escalations involving allocation, customs, freight, disruptions, and shutdowns.

Requirements

• 8–10+ years of experience in global supply chain, commodity management, or program management.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects in fast-paced, technology-driven environments.
• Strong understanding of supply and vendor management, including supplier capacity, cost, quality, delivery, and risk.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, manage, and mitigate risks in large, complex programs.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including presenting strategies and metrics to senior stakeholders.
• Comfort working through ambiguity and solving complex problems without an established playbook.

Nice to have

• Experience with robotics, automation, compute, sensors, memory, or other hardware-related areas.
• Experience with contract manufacturers, EMS/ODM partners, supplier audits, FAI, 8D/CAPA, and corrective actions.

Culture & Benefits

• Work alongside construction veterans and engineers solving physical-world robotics problems.
• Flexible roles and consideration for candidates in other locations, especially locations with company offices such as San Francisco or New York.
• Opportunity to contribute to autonomous construction equipment deployments and fleet expansion.
• Inclusive workplace with equal-opportunity employment and reasonable accommodations during the hiring process.