NPI Strategic Sourcing Manager
Posted on 3/31/2023
INACTIVE
Boston Dynamics

501-1,000 employees

Develops advanced mobile robots with exceptional agility
Company Overview
Boston Dynamics stands out in the robotics industry due to its advanced mobile manipulation robots that demonstrate exceptional mobility, dexterity, perception, and agility, which are achieved through the application of sensor-based controls and computation. The company's commitment to customers is evident in its robustness testing, support, and customer learning and development, enabling its robot, Spot, to outperform any other mobile robot in terms of distance covered, climbing ability, and asset inspection. Furthermore, Boston Dynamics' world-class development teams not only create prototypes for new concepts but also engage in rigorous build-test-build engineering and field testing, ensuring successful designs are transformed into high-quality robot products.
Industrial & Manufacturing
Robotics & Automation

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$38.8M

Founded

1992

Headquarters

Waltham, Massachusetts

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

34%

2 year growth

49%
Locations
Waltham, MA, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
Sales
Product Design
CategoriesNew
People & HR
Requirements
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement an effective sourcing strategy to ensure a steady supply of high-quality, low-cost products
  • Lead supplier identification, assessment, qualification and selection
  • 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 suppliers, CM's, ODM's and JDM's
  • 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 Qualifications
  • 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