Global Supply Manager - Cable Harness

Agility Robotics•Fremont, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Agility Robotics is hiring a senior, individually owned commodity role to lead sourcing and commodity strategy for cable harnesses, wire assemblies, and interconnect components supporting its humanoid platforms. The role is responsible for supply assurance, cost competitiveness, and scalability through product development and production. The Global Supply Manager will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and the broader GSM team to influence designs, qualify suppliers, and build a resilient supply base as production volumes grow.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; a general business or supply chain degree is not an acceptable substitute.
At least 5 years of procurement or supply-chain experience, including at least 3 years specifically focused on cable harnesses, wire assemblies, or interconnect components.
Strong technical understanding of harness manufacturing processes, including crimping, molding, and testing.
Ability to independently read wiring diagrams, connector specifications, and DFM requirements.
Current authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience managing global harness and cable assembly suppliers and contract manufacturers.
Deep experience in should-cost analysis and cost modeling for harness and cable commodities.
Familiarity with NPI processes and engineering collaboration in a product development environment.
Skills in negotiation, supplier performance management, and long-term strategic sourcing.
Experience using MRP/ERP systems and supplier management tools.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required, up to 25%.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for cable harnesses, wire assemblies, and interconnect components.
Collaborate with Engineering to influence harness design, connector selection, and manufacturability.
Lead global supplier identification, selection, and qualification for harness and cable assembly suppliers.
Build and maintain supplier relationships, driving continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery.
Lead cost modeling and should-cost analysis to establish pricing transparency and competitive pricing.
Negotiate supplier agreements covering pricing, terms, quality standards, and delivery performance.
Drive cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives through design optimization and sourcing leverage.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by ensuring harness components are sourced and ready in line with program schedules.
Maintain the supplier plan of record (SPOR) for cable harnesses and monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery.
Develop and maintain supply risk assessments and dual-sourcing strategies for critical harness suppliers.

Benefits

401(k) plan with a 6% company match.
Company stock options.
Company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability insurance for employees.
Benefits eligibility begins on the first day of employment.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
For exempt employees: flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
For non-exempt employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
Catered lunches four times a week and healthy snacks and refreshments at Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
Paid parental leave programs.
Flexible work arrangements.
Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
Relocation assistance for eligible roles.
Annual discretionary bonus for eligible roles.