Path Robotics
Global Supply Manager, Sensing
Columbus, Ohio +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio, United States - Experience
- 5+ years in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement for hardware or manufacturing environments; 2+ years of optical, camera, or other sensor-related experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Candidates must be able to comply with U.S. export control regulations, which may include meeting the definition of a “U.S. Person” where required.
About the job
Manages vision and sensing suppliers and components, covering sourcing, supply, procurement, contracts, and component strategy from supplier selection through production.
What you'll do
- Source suppliers and negotiate costs; review manufacturing proposals and coordinate component validation through mass production.
- Manage supplier capacity, quality, delivery, purchase orders, invoicing, contracts, and related compliance documentation.
- Lead cross-functional component strategies involving cost, multi-sourcing, integration choices, and technology roadmaps.
What they ask for
- At least 5 years of supply chain, sourcing, or procurement experience in hardware or manufacturing environments.
- At least 2 years of optical, camera, or other sensor-related experience.
- Experience sourcing electromechanical or industrial components from prototype through mass production; knowledge of manufacturing processes and DFM principles.
- Experience with RFQs, should-cost modeling, supplier management during NPI and production scaling, global supply chains, and incoterms.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and ERP systems; NetSuite is a plus.
Tools
Excel/Google Sheets, NetSuite
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