Global Supply Manager - PCBA

The role

You will lead global sourcing and commodity strategy for printed circuit board assemblies and related electronic assemblies. You will manage supplier selection, cost, and performance to ensure supply assurance and scalability for humanoid platforms.

What you will do

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for PCBAs and related electronic assemblies.
• Collaborate with Engineering to influence component selection and ensure DFM/DFT compliance.
• Lead supplier identification, selection, and qualification across global regions.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Champion cost modeling and clean-sheet analysis.
• Negotiate supplier agreements covering pricing, terms, quality, and delivery.
• Drive cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives.
• Support New Product Introduction by ensuring PCBAs are sourced in line with schedules.
• Develop and maintain supply risk assessments and business continuity strategies.
• Collaborate with CMs, JDMs, and ODMs to ensure components are sourced on time and on spec.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering
• 8+ years of procurement or supply-chain experience
• 5+ years focused specifically on PCBA or electronics commodity management
• Strong working knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes (SMT, wave solder, potting, coating, testing)
• Ability to read schematics, BOMs, and DFM/DFT requirements independently

Nice to have

• Advanced degree (MBA or MS)
• Proven experience managing global electronics suppliers and contract manufacturers (CMs/ODMs)
• Deep experience in should-cost analysis, cost modeling, and supplier cost breakdowns
• Familiarity with NPI processes, change management, and engineering collaboration
• Skilled in negotiation, supplier performance management, and long-term strategic sourcing
• Experience using MRP/ERP systems and supplier management tools
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 35%)

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with 6% company match
• Company stock options
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible, unlimited PTO for exempt employees
• 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown
• 10 vacation days and paid sick leave for non-exempt employees
• Catered lunches four times a week and healthy snacks at Salem and Pittsburgh locations
• Generous paid parental leave programs
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs
• Relocation Assistance

Before you apply

• Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States

About the company

Agility’s commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers. They are pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.