Supply Chain Manager

The role

The Supply Chain Manager will manage procurement processes, source and evaluate suppliers, and negotiate pricing. This person will drive daily actions to clear shortages and protect integration timelines in a schedule-driven NPI environment.

What you will do

• Manage procurement processes
• Source and evaluate suppliers
• Negotiate pricing
• Maintain strong supplier relationships
• Ensure timely delivery of materials
• Manage purchase orders
• Monitor inventory levels
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Drive daily actions to clear shortages and expedite with suppliers
• Follow POs through delivery and payment

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of Sourcing / procurement /related experience
• Strong execution under pressure with clear written/oral communication
• Reliable follow-through
• Judgment to escalate early to protect schedule
• Comfortable executing while building structure and processes
• Strong procurement, vendor management, and negotiation skills
• Experience with supply chain management and inventory control
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and using procurement software
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have

• Experience in consumer, mobility, or medical device industries
• Experience reducing purchase-price variance (PPV) without increasing risk
• Advanced spreadsheet/cost-modeling skills
• Experience building a motor / mechanical supply chain

About the company

Rhoda AI is building the next generation of generalist intelligent robots. They own the full robotics stack from high-performance hardware to foundation world models.