Agility Robotics
Global Supply Manager - PCBA
Hybrid- Fremont, CA · Junior · Full-time
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About the role
- Negotiate supplier agreements covering pricing, terms, quality standards, and delivery performance.
Responsibilities
- You will own supplier selection, cost management, and supplier performance for this commodity, ensuring supply assurance, cost competitiveness, and scalability across development and production phases.
- You will partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Product teams to influence design decisions, drive cost efficiencies, and secure a resilient, high-performance PCBA supply chain.
- Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for PCBAs and related electronic assemblies (sensors, power electronics, control systems).
- Collaborate early with Engineering to influence component selection, ensure DFM/DFT compliance, and align cost, performance, and manufacturability.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, driving continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery.
- Champion cost modeling and clean-sheet analysis to establish cost transparency and drive competitive pricing.
- Drive cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives through design optimization and sourcing leverage.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by ensuring PCBAs are sourced and ready in line with program schedules and targets.
- Develop and maintain supply risk assessments and business continuity strategies for critical PCBA suppliers.
- Collaborate with CMs, JDMs, and ODMs to ensure components are sourced on time, on cost, and on spec per the Supplier Plan of Record (SPOR).
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering. required, not substitutable with a general business or supply chain degree.
- 8+ years of procurement or supply-chain experience, with at least 5+ years focused specifically on PCBA or electronics commodity management.
- Strong working knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes (SMT, wave solder, potting, coating, testing) and the ability to read schematics, BOMs, and DFM/DFT requirements independently.
- This is a senior, individually-owned commodity role requiring deep knowledge of electronics manufacturing, cost structures, and supplier ecosystems.
- Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree (MBA or MS) preferred.
- Proven experience managing global electronics suppliers and contract manufacturers (CMs/ODMs) - this is a senior commodity ownership role, not an entry-level position.
- Deep experience in should-cost analysis, cost modeling, and supplier cost breakdowns.
- Familiarity with NPI processes, change management, and engineering collaboration in a product development environment.
- Skilled 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 (up to 35%).
- These ranges may be modified in the future.
Compensation
- The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits
- Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
- Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.
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