Global Supply Chain Manager

The role

You will build the supply chain from scratch and work with the engineering team. You will manage the full procurement cycle and source components for industrial robots.

What you will do

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for various components
• Own the full procurement cycle including quotes, negotiations, NDAs, and purchase orders
• Build and maintain should-cost models to drive cost reduction
• Source components and work with machine shops, CMs, and CEMs
• Develop and manage the supply chain readiness plan for prototype to production transition
• Track supplier lead times, tooling timelines, and open items
• Manage ongoing supplier performance and dispute resolution
• Coordinate inbound logistics and manage inventory levels
• Identify single-source dependencies and geopolitical risks to develop mitigation strategies
• Work with mechanical, electrical, firmware, and industrial design teams on sourcing input

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or sourcing within hardware-intensive industries such as robotics, industrial automation, consumer electronics, aerospace, or automotive
• Direct experience sourcing across multiple commodity categories
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as injection molding, die-casting, MIM, CNC machining, and SMT assembly
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of achieving competitive pricing and favorable terms
• Experience managing the transition from prototype/NPI builds to volume production
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, 3D models, and technical specifications

Nice to have

• Experience working with Chinese, Japanese, or Korean suppliers and contract manufacturers

About the company

Mind Robotics is building Physical AI for real-world industrial deployment, starting with the factory floor.