Global Supply Manager - Mechanical

Figure AI Figure AI · Robotics · Supply Chain

Figure AI, an AI Robotics company, seeks a Global Supply Manager to establish and manage supplier relationships and the supply chain for their humanoid robot, transitioning from prototype to production volumes. This role involves strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, cost, and quality management, with a focus on manufacturing partners and long-term agreements. Requires 7+ years of experience in supply chain or sourcing, with hands-on manufacturing process knowledge, strong negotiation and relationship skills, and international travel. An engineering degree and robotics industry experience are bonuses.

What you'd actually do

  1. Own commercial relationships with our suppliers and manufacturing partners
  2. Setting up our supply chain
  3. Determining where we manufacture the robots and how we get from prototype to production volumes
  4. Negotiate long-term deals and supply agreements which will let us build our humanoid robot
  5. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering and manufacturing, to align sourcing activities with the company's product development and production timelines.

Skills

Required

  • supply chain development
  • sourcing management
  • Plastic Injection Molding
  • CNC
  • Die-casting
  • negotiation
  • communication skills
  • establishing strong relationships with suppliers
  • establishing strong relationships with internal stakeholders
  • international travel

Nice to have

  • Engineering degree
  • startup experience
  • lean team experience
  • Robotics industry experience