Global Sourcing Manager, Direct

The role

You will lead commercial engagement and sourcing strategy for parts and assembly of Wing's aircraft and ground infrastructure. You will negotiate supplier terms and pricing, and work with internal teams and contract manufacturers to secure quality and capacity at scale.

What you will do

• Lead commercial engagement and sourcing strategy for parts and/or assembly of aircraft and ground infrastructure
• Negotiate contractual terms and pricing for supplier partnerships
• Partner with internal teams, suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure quality and manufacturability
• Secure supplier capacity and scale to meet demand
• Source and qualify new suppliers, and conduct market research and technology analysis
• Assess and mitigate supply chain risk
• Build deep understanding of Wing's technology, operations and mission
• Build trust and scalable processes with all cross-functional teams

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of experience developing and managing global supplier relationships
• Experience bringing high-volume products from concept to mass production
• Ability to operate autonomously across multiple teams in ambiguous situations
• Ability to quickly learn and dive deep into designs and underlying technology
• Effective communication with suppliers, peers and executive teams
• Experienced negotiator, able to structure complex deals
• Experience structuring legal frameworks for IP development and licensing, Master Supply Agreements, Capex schedules and custom SOWs
• Familiarity with bottoms-up cost modeling and cost structures for electromechanical commodities
• Experience taking several products to market across development stages (proto, EVT, DVT, PVT, MP)

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as mechanical, industrial or electrical engineering

Benefits

• Bonus
• Equity
• Benefits

Before you apply

• Equivalent practical experience in supply chain, manufacturing, military service, consulting or finance will also be considered in place of a technical degree

About the company

Wing offers drone delivery for last mile logistics, designing, building and operating its own aircraft on two continents. Wing is part of Alphabet.