Sourcing Lead, Direct

The role

This person will lead sourcing strategy for Wing's full hardware supply chain, covering aircraft and ground infrastructure. They will manage and develop a global team of sourcing managers and work with engineering, operations, legal and finance teams.

What you will do

• Lead commercial engagement and sourcing strategy for the full hardware supply chain, aircraft and ground infrastructure
• Evaluate the current supplier portfolio and build long-term strategy for each commodity and technology
• Mentor, coach and close negotiations for best contract terms and pricing
• Work with cross-functional teams, suppliers and contract manufacturers on quality and manufacturability
• Drive partner selection for design and development from concept through mass production
• Create strategy for supplier market research, qualification and industrialization
• Assess and mitigate long-term supply chain risk, especially in regulated markets
• Build long-term supplier relationships globally
• Build trust and scalable processes with all cross-functional teams

Required qualifications

• 12+ years developing and managing global supplier relationships and bringing high-volume products from concept to mass production
• 5+ years directly managing global supply chain teams
• Ability to have hard conversations while preserving trust and relationships
• Ability to switch between teaching, coaching and mentoring based on team needs
• Ability to work across multiple cross-functional teams and projects at once
• Ability to quickly learn and dive deep into technology while keeping the team on pace
• Skilled negotiator who can coach the team through complex deals
• Experience structuring and negotiating IP, licensing, Master Supply Agreements, Capex schedules and custom SOWs
• Skill in bottom-up cost modeling and knowledge of electromechanical commodity cost structures
• AI-forward approach to automating work
• Experience scaling products through proto, EVT, DVT, PVT and mass production

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as mechanical, industrial or electrical engineering; equivalent practical experience in supply chain, manufacturing, military service or consulting is also

Benefits

• Bonus
• Equity
• Benefits

Before you apply

• Equivalent practical experience can 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, Google's parent company.