Global Supply Manager, EE and Semiconductors

<p>As a Global Supply Manager (GSM) for EE &amp; Semiconductors, you are a technical and commercial leader responsible for the foundational supply chain of our humanoid robot. You will develop and execute a comprehensive global sourcing strategy for essential components and materials, managing the lifecycle from pre-concept through to the handoff to sustaining operations. Your mission is to align business needs with supplier capabilities while navigating the complex, high-stakes landscape of semiconductor technologies.</p> <h3><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></h3> <h4><strong>Strategic Sourcing &amp; Roadmap Execution</strong></h4> <ul> <li><strong>Global Strategy:</strong> Develop and execute a comprehensive sourcing strategy for essential components and materials, ensuring long-term scalability for our humanoid robot.</li> <li><strong>Roadmap Alignment:</strong> Create and manage a semiconductor technology roadmap that aligns our product architecture with future industry trends and supplier innovations.</li> <li><strong>AVL Ownership:</strong> Own the <strong>Approved Vendor List (AVL)</strong> and lead the full supplier lifecycle—from identification and qualification to performance evaluation.</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Humanoid Robotics Ecosystem &amp; Supply Agreements</strong></h4> <ul> <li><strong>Long-Term Agreements:</strong> Negotiate high-stakes, long-term deals and strategic supply agreements that secure the high-priority materials required to build and scale our humanoid platform.</li> <li><strong>Cross-Functional Synergy:</strong> Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and NPI teams to ensure sourcing activities remain perfectly synchronized with product development and production timelines.</li> <li><strong>Market Intelligence:</strong> Stay ahead of industry trends, pricing dynamics, lead-time fluctuations, and technical advancements within the global silicon and electronics markets.</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Technical Influence &amp; BOM Optimization</strong></h4> <ul> <li><strong>BOM Scrubs:</strong> Lead rigorous <strong>BOM scrubs</strong> and analysis to identify end-of-life (EOL) risks, single-source vulnerabilities, and technical bottlenecks before design freeze.</li> <li><strong>Design Influence:</strong> Partner with Architecture and Engineering to influence design decisions for optimal cost, performance, and supply-chain resilience.</li> <li><strong>Should-Cost Modeling:</strong> Own the "Should-Cost" modeling process to drive aggressive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reductions through negotiation and value engineerin