Agility Robotics is a pioneer. Our robot, Digit, is the first to be sold into workplaces across the globe. Our team is differentiated by its expertise in imagining, engineering, and delivering robots with advanced mobility, dexterity, intelligence, and efficiency -- robots specifically designed to work alongside people, in spaces built for people. Every day, we break through engineering challenges and invent new solutions and capabilities that will one day make robots commonplace and approachable. This work is our passion and our responsibility: our mission is to make businesses more productive and people’s lives more fulfilling.
About the Role
As a Staff Global Supplier Manager – Electromechanical Systems, you will lead the global sourcing and commodity strategy for critical motion and power-transmission components within Agility Robotics’ humanoid platforms. You will own categories such as motors, gearboxes, actuators, solenoids, fans, and integrated sub-assemblies, ensuring robust supply assurance, cost competitiveness, and scalability from prototype to mass production.
This role requires a strategic sourcing leader with deep understanding of electromechanical manufacturing processes, cost structures, and global supply dynamics. You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Product teams to influence design choices, qualify key suppliers, and build a resilient global supply base that supports Agility’s rapid scale-up.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for electromechanical commodities, including actuators, gearboxes, motors, solenoids, fans, and motion assemblies.
- Collaborate with Engineering early in the design phase to influence component selection, evaluate manufacturability, and balance cost, quality, and performance.
- Lead supplier identification, qualification, and performance management, focusing on suppliers with precision machining, winding, and assembly capabilities.
- Build long-term supplier partnerships, driving continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery.
- Apply cost modeling and clean-sheet analysis to establish cost transparency and identify savings opportunities.
- Negotiate complex supplier agreements, encompassing commercial terms, quality standards, and delivery requirements.
- Drive cost-reduction and value-engineering efforts by collaborating with Engineering and suppliers on design optimization.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure timely sourcing, tooling readiness, and ramp alignment with program milestones.
- Develop risk-mitigation and dual-sourcing strategies across critical commodities and suppliers.
- Mentor Global Supply Managers, building organizational capability in sourcing strategy, cost modeling, and supplier management.
- Own the sourcing SPOR (Supplier Plan of Record) and ensure on-time, on-cost, and on-spec component delivery through close collaboration with CMs/JDMs/ODMs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field; advanced degree (MBA or MS) preferred.
- 8+ years of procurement or supply-chain experience, with at least 5+ years focused on electromechanical or mechanical commodities (motors, actuators, gearboxes, motion systems, etc.).
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, die casting, injection molding, motor winding, and assembly.
- Proven track record in supplier development, technical cost analysis, and contract negotiation.
- Experience managing contract manufacturers and build-to-print suppliers for precision or motion components.
- Deep understanding of design-to-cost principles, NPI sourcing, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering and Operations.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, cost-tracking, and supplier performance metrics.
- Excellent communication, influencing, and leadership skills.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 35%).
Full-time Employees are eligible for Benefits:
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401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
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Equity: Company stock options.
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Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
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Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
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Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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Time Off:
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Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
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Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
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On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
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Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
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Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
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Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
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Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.
Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.
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