Senior Global Supply Manager

Skydio•San Mateo, CA

1d•$139,000 - $195,000

About The Position

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users. From utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios and beyond. About the role: You’ll develop and execute commodity sourcing strategies of increasing scale for high-quality drone components. This role will focus on wire harness, RF, and active cooling procurement for our in-house manufacturing of complex electromechanical systems.

Requirements

Strong practical knowledge and healthy enjoyment of manufacturing, supply chain, and purchasing processes and practices
Strength in directing complex negotiations, RFP issues, cost/price analysis and purchasing procedures
Experience using cost models to define should-cost and negotiating price for sourcing and cost reduction
Flexibility to work and achieve goals in a fast-paced start-up environment with an ability to adapt to changing circumstances
Ability to understand strategic goals and effectively communicate detailed plans across various management levels as well as multiple regional and geographic locals
Ability to prepare and present quantitative and qualitative comparative analysis of sourcing alternatives.
Experience engaging and negotiating with large electromechanical suppliers and influencing at executive levels
Ability to manage respective supplier relationships and performance, including but not limited to, dispute resolution
Interest in keeping up with emerging technologies spanning consumer electronics, aerospace, and robotics
Detail-oriented, team-oriented, with enthusiasm for learning new things.
Interest in keeping up with emerging technologies spanning consumer electronics, aerospace, and robotics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong ethics and professionalism
Technical degree or comparable work experience required

Responsibilities

Develop clear technology and commodity roadmaps for current and future programs.
Be the liaison between supply chain and engineering for supplier and component selection during NPI and sustaining projects.
Identify new high potential suppliers on a global basis.
Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for silicon components, including market research, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiation
Analyze market trends, industry developments, and competitor activity to inform sourcing decisions
Cultivate productive relationships with supply chain partners including vendor selection, cost, support, and product transactions.
Ownership of MDSAs, SOWs, RFI's, RFP's and RFQ's - ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documented
Drive price negotiation processes to ensure that Skydio’s commodity pricing is best in class.
Analyze current spend and evaluate current suppliers.
Maintain commodity consumption forecasts and associated plans of execution.
Consolidate spend across the supply base to create leverage, analyze purchasing trends, and develop sourcing alternatives.
Monitor current market conditions, technology roadmaps, and identify supply/demand challenges & opportunities
Work with finance and accounting during monthly close and financial planning cycles
Identify and manage metrics required to ensure quality, performance, and durability of the product