About this Global Supply Manager - PCBA role at Agility Robotics
Agility’s commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers—tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.
About the Role
As a Global Supply Manager – PCBA, you will lead the global sourcing and commodity strategy for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and closely related electronic assemblies powering Agility Robotics' humanoid platforms. You will own supplier selection, cost management, and supplier performance for this commodity, ensuring supply assurance, cost competitiveness, and scalability across development and production phases.
This is a senior, individually-owned commodity role requiring deep knowledge of electronics manufacturing, cost structures, and supplier ecosystems. You will partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Product teams to influence design decisions, drive cost efficiencies, and secure a resilient, high-performance PCBA supply chain.
About the Work
- Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for PCBAs and related electronic assemblies (sensors, power electronics, control systems).
- Collaborate early with Engineering to influence component selection, ensure DFM/DFT compliance, and align cost, performance, and manufacturability.
- Lead supplier identification, selection, and qualification across global regions, evaluating technical capability, quality systems, and scalability.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, driving continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery.
- Champion cost modeling and clean-sheet analysis to establish cost transparency and drive competitive pricing.
- Negotiate supplier agreements covering pricing, terms, quality standards, and delivery performance.
- Drive cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives through design optimization and sourcing leverage.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by ensuring PCBAs are sourced and ready in line with program schedules and targets.
- Develop and maintain supply risk assessments and business continuity strategies for critical PCBA suppliers.
- Collaborate with CMs, JDMs, and ODMs to ensure components are sourced on time, on cost, and on spec per the Supplier Plan of Record (SPOR).
About You
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering — required, not substitutable with a general business or supply chain degree.
- 8+ years of procurement or supply-chain experience, with at least 5+ years focused specifically on PCBA or electronics commodity management.
- Strong working knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes (SMT, wave solder, potting, coating, testing) and the ability to read schematics, BOMs, and DFM/DFT requirements independently.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (MBA or MS) preferred.
- Proven experience managing global electronics suppliers and contract manufacturers (CMs/ODMs) — this is a senior commodity ownership role, not an entry-level position.
- Deep experience in should-cost analysis, cost modeling, and supplier cost breakdowns.
- Familiarity with NPI processes, change management, and engineering collaboration in a product development environment.
- 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%).
Location
- This is a hybrid position based out of our Fremont office.
The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future.
In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:
- 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
- Equity: Company stock options.
- Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
- Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
- Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Time Off:
- Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
- Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
- On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
- Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
- Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
- Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
- Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
- Annual Discretionary Bonus: 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.
