Skydio

Senior Global Supply Manager, EE

San Mateo, California, United States · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$139k-$198kDetected 43 days ago

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About the role

This role will focus on Antenna, Connectors, Cables, and Wire Harnesses for our in-house manufacturing of complex electromechanical systems.
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 clear technology and commodity roadmaps for current and future programs.
Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for silicon components, including market research, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiation
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.
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.
At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation.
We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems.

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
Technical degree or comparable work experience required
Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions.
Identify and manage metrics required to ensure quality, performance, and durability of the product

Interest in keeping up with emerging technologies spanning consumer electronics, aerospace, and robotics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong ethics and professionalism

At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages.
Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience.
The annual base salary range for this position is $139,000-198,000*.
Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan.
Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position's location.

Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan.
This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company's policies and eligibility criteria.
Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success.
Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's group health insurance plans.

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 https://www.skydio.com/solutions/energy-and-utilities to first responders https://www.skydio.com/solutions/public-safety, soldiers in battlefield scenarios https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr, and beyond https://www.skydio.com/solutions.
We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.

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