Boston Dynamics

Senior Staff NPI Sourcing Manager

Boston Dynamics$120K — $145K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Sourcing, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, or supplier management experience, ideally in an R&D environment
  • Strong organizational and communication skills with a detail-oriented mindset
  • Proficiency in ERP or procurement systems and Microsoft/Google Suite tools
  • Experience with dashboard and data visualization development is a plus
  • Relevant industrial experience in Consumer Electronics, semiconductor, or Automotive industry preferred
  • PMP or other project management certification is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Engineering to identify and evaluate suppliers for advanced technical components
  • Drive early stage cost-out initiatives analyzing all aspects of Total Cost of Ownership
  • Monitor and manage daily material inventory levels to meet production needs
  • Place and track purchase requisitions/POs based on NPI phase build planning
  • Maintain visibility and report on procurement metrics to ensure accurate deliverables
  • Analyze procurement and inventory metrics to inform strategies and enhance efficiency

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge Humanoid robots
  • Engagement in a critical role bridging R&D and production supply chain
  • Dynamic work environment with fast-paced challenges
  • Opportunity for international travel (up to 25%)
  • Potential career development with certifications weighted favorably
Full Job Description
As a Senior Staff NPI Sourcing Manager, you are the bridge between R&D and the mass production supply chain. You will play a critical role in bringing next-generation Humanoid robots to life by managing the sourcing lifecycle for complex Electronics, semiconductor components and mechanical assemblies.

How you will make an impact:
  • Strategic Supplier Identification: Partner with Engineering during the early phase in the development to identify and vet suppliers capable of meeting cutting-edge technical requirements for semiconductors (ICs, SoCs), sensors, and PCBA components.
  • Cost Management (Should-Cost Modeling): Drive early stage cost-out initiatives. You won't just look at a quote; you'll analyze silicon wafers, packaging costs, and assembly labor to negotiate the best Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
  • NPI Material Availability - In collaboration with OPM (Operations Program Manager) Monitor and manage R&D daily material inventory levels to ensure stock availability aligns with production and demand needs.
  • Purchase Requisitions - Place and track purchase requisitions/and POs once issued, based on NPI phase build planning, program schedules, and inventory requirements. Proactively follow up with suppliers on open orders, past due items to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Material Fulfilment Metrics - Maintain visibility and report out relevant metrics into open purchase orders, update internal systems, and ensure accurate delivery timelines are communicated.
  • Data Analysis & Reporting - Analyze procurement and inventory metrics (turnover, accuracy, supplier performance) and prepare daily reports to inform procurement strategies and improve supply chain efficiency.


You bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Sourcing, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, or supplier management experience (R&D environment preferred)
  • Strong organizational and communication skills with a detail-oriented mindset
  • Proficiency in ERP or procurement systems and Microsoft/Google Suite tools,
  • Dashboard and data visualization development is a plus
  • Relevant industrial experience is preferred, Consumer Electronics, semiconductor, or Automotive industry (with Autonomous driving system)
  • PMP or other project management certification is a plus
  • APICS, ISM certifications will be weighted favorably
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment


Travel:
  • Travel to both domestic and international up to 25% of your time
  • Otherwise this role will be onsite


We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

The salary or hourly pay range for this position will be clearly stated in the job posting as required by Massachusetts law. The base pay range for this position is between $120,000.00- $145,000.00. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors including, but not limited to internal equity, job related knowledge, skills and experience. This range represents a good faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting.

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About Boston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics is an American engineering and robotics design company founded in 1992 as a spin-off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The company is best known for the development of BigDog, a quadruped robot designed for the U.S. military. Boston Dynamics has also developed a number of other robots, including Spot, a four-legged robot designed for indoor and outdoor operation, and Atlas, a humanoid robot designed for a variety of search and rescue tasks. In 2013, the company was acquired by Google X, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. In 2020, the company was acquired by Hyundai Motor Group. Boston Dynamics is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
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300 employees
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1992

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