Sourcing Manager, US Manufacturing

Strategic Sourcing Manager, US Manufacturing

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About Wing
Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on three continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.

About Wing
Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on three continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.
About The Role
Wing is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager, US Manufacturing to join our Direct Sourcing team. This role will be based in Palo Alto, CA . This position seeks highly motivated individuals who enjoy working in a highly dynamic team environment. The successful candidate is able to demonstrate the ability to research, source, and build strong supplier partnerships for the direct hardware that goes into Wing’s delivery drones. We’re looking for people who are driven to create robust and dynamic supply chains in a fast paced environment for future scalability and growth.
What You’ll Do

• Manage hardware supply chains for US based manufacturing
• Create optimized supply chain strategies for US manufacturing and identify and source suppliers to support efficient material flows
• Negotiate contracts (terms and pricing) with large industry suppliers and maintain and grow strategic relationships
• Lead cross functional teams in decision making for cost, capacity, quality, and design efficiency
• Achieve large scale supply chain and material drive to support growth
  

What You’ll Need

• 8+ years of relevant experience in Supply Chain and Direct Sourcing
• Experience sourcing mechanical parts through full product lifecycle (prototype through end of life)
• Experience scaling hardware in a mass production setting with a strong understanding of material planning and large scale manufacturing
• Experience working with contract manufacturers
• Experience in relatable industries is a plus: consumer electronics, automotive, aviation
• Analytical/negotiation skills with the ability to toggle between strategic and detail oriented thinking
• Tenacious problem solving & issue resolution skills with attention to detail
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence across multiple functional teams and present to executive level teams
• Flexibility to adapt to dynamic and rapidly changing environments
• Willingness to travel (majority domestic) 15-20%
  

The US base salary range for this full-time position is the salary range below + bonus + equity + benefits. Wing’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.Salary Range$196,000—$208,000 USD
Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment at Wing is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.
If you have a need that requires accommodation during the interview process due to a disability or special need, please let us know by completing our Candidate Accommodations Request Form.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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