Supply Chain Manager

Knightscope•Sunnyvale, CA

9d•$140,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Knightscope is building an Autonomous Security Force to make America the safest country in the world. Our systems combine autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, advanced sensing, and real-world deployment at scale. The Supply Chain Manager reports directly to the Manufacturing Director and serves as a player-coach, managing a small team of buyers while remaining deeply involved in execution. This role is responsible for ensuring materials are available to support production, suppliers are performing, and purchasing data is accurate and actionable. The successful candidate will be practical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in an environment where structure is still being built. Location: Sunnyvale, CA (On-Site at KHQ)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5–7 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or materials management
Experience in a manufacturing or hardware environment (electronics or electromechanical preferred)
Prior experience managing or mentoring buyers or junior team members
Hands-on experience with purchasing, suppliers, and MRP systems
ERP experience required; NetSuite experience strongly preferred
Working knowledge of supplier performance management and inventory control
Comfortable operating in a small company with evolving processes
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in robotics, IoT, or complex electromechanical products
Exposure to supply chain clean-up or process improvement efforts
APICS/CPIM/CSCP or similar certifications
Startup or high-growth manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day procurement, purchasing, and supplier management activities
Manage and support a small procurement team (currently 2 buyers)
Ensure timely PO placement, follow-up, and on-time material availability for production
Monitor supplier delivery, quality, and responsiveness; drive corrective actions as needed
Establish and maintain basic supplier KPIs and performance tracking
Support demand planning and forecasting in collaboration with Manufacturing
Maintain and improve ERP/MRP data accuracy (NetSuite preferred)
Identify and resolve material shortages, lead-time issues, and supply risks
Support sourcing activities, including supplier comparisons and negotiations
Assist with cost control and cost-reduction initiatives
Participate in qualifying and onboarding new suppliers as required
Develop and maintain procurement-related SOPs and documentation
Provide clear reporting and status updates to operations leadership