Supply Chain Manager (CONTRACT)

The role

You will develop and execute procurement processes, source suppliers, and manage vendor relationships. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize costs and implement procurement best practices.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end procurement operations including sourcing, negotiating, and issuing purchase orders.
• Build and implement procurement systems and tools for visibility into POs and lead times.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and resolve delivery defaults.
• Evaluate, select, and onboard suppliers against cost, quality, and engineering requirements.
• Partner with engineering and product teams to translate requirements into sourcing plans.
• Analyze demand forecasts tied to robot deployment volume.
• Act as a bridge between vendors and quality to reduce rework and turnaround time.
• Use AI-enabled procurement and data tools to automate reporting and sourcing research.
• Develop and report procurement metrics and cost savings to the Head of Operations.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience as a purchasing or procurement manager within a hardware and/or electronics business.
• Track record of building procurement systems and processes from the ground up.
• Ability to source, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts.
• Ability to operate as a self-managed individual contributor.
• Strong skills in budgeting, cost optimization, and negotiation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with procurement and vendor management software and systems.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States and maintain ongoing work authorization.

Nice to have

• Relevant certification in procurement or supply chain management, such as CPSM or CSCP.
• Experience with global sourcing, logistics, and cross-border supply chain management.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools for tracking procurement metrics and spend.
• Demonstrated use of AI tools to automate sourcing research, spend analysis, or procurement reporting.
• Experience partnering closely with engineering or manufacturing teams on product and part requirements.
• Prior experience at a smaller company, or as an early employee at a startup.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k) plan + employer match
• Regular offsite events
• A discretionary fund for enhancing productivity

Before you apply

• Must have authorization to work in the United States and maintain ongoing work authorization from time of hire through the duration of employment.
• This role will begin as a 6-month contract position.
• No extension or conversion is guaranteed at this time.

About the company

GrayMatter Robotics is a Physical AI company headquartered in Los Angeles. They build Factory SuperIntelligence through systems that learn, adapt, and develop process intelligence.