As the Commodity Manager, you will lead and support the development, implementation, and management of global sourcing strategies to provide Boston Dynamics with optimal flexibility, quality, and supply assurance. You will be responsible for all phases of sourcing, which includes identification of cost-saving opportunities, creating competitive environments, as well as generating and negotiating contracts to ensure seamless availability of products to support company objectives. Every day, you will help us source, build, deliver, and maintain market-driven products that delight our customers, impress the public, and drive sales and growth. To thrive in this role, you must possess the ability to operate independently, understand and articulate tradeoffs, influence business decisions, and drive satisfactory results while maintaining adaptability in an ever-changing environment.

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Day to day activities:

• Design and implement an effective commodity based sourcing strategy to ensure a steady supply of high-quality, low-cost products

• Lead supplier selections, execute RFPs, and influence new business award decisions

• Create a supply chain that has the capacity to grow as we add more products and increase sales of these products

• Negotiate contracts, pricing, MOQ’s and EOQ’s with vendors and contract manufacturers

• Participate in establishing short-term and long-range planning and budget development to support the company’s strategic business goals

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to identify supply risks and cost opportunities related to product design

• Conduct site assessments, audits, and oversee qualifications

Desired skills:

• Experience creating and maintaining an efficient global supply chain for complicated electro-mechanical components and assemblies

• Seasoned understanding of mechanical components (machining, casting, injection molding), managing EOL’s, and long leads

• Ability to take risks, negotiate deals, manage expectations, and help create a disciplined development process

• Experience implementing and managing kanban style agreements and systems

• Ability to drive results within a cross-functional, highly collaborative, and fast-paced environment

Travel:

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

Boston Dynamics will never ask you to divulge your personal financial or account information as part of its recruiting process.

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