Skydio
Staff Global Supply Management Lead, NPI
$161K–$228K
San Mateo, California, United States · Hybrid · Staff · Full-time · Posted Aug 18, 2026
About the job
Develops sourcing strategies and supply-chain processes for mechanical components and tooling used in drone products, supporting new product introduction and ongoing programs.
What you'll do
- Create commodity roadmaps, identify suppliers, and partner with engineering on supplier and component selection.
- Lead supplier selection, RFI/RFP/RFQ reviews, commercial negotiations, and business award decisions.
- Manage sourcing costs, forecasts, supplier performance, and supply-chain alternatives.
What they ask for
- Technical and commercial experience with mechanical component surface treatments.
- Experience with tooling capacity, tooling unit-cost targets, and supplier capacity management.
- Experience with cost models, should-cost analysis, price negotiation, and sourcing cost reduction.
- Experience negotiating and managing supplier contracts, T&Cs, MSA, SOW, and NDA.
Nice to have
- Experience facilitating Early Supplier Involvement (ESI) among suppliers, program design, sourcing, and procurement.
- Interest in emerging technologies and mechanical manufacturing processes and materials.
Pay
USD 161,000 - USD 227,500 annual base salary
Tools
Injection Molding, CNC Machining, Die Casting, Metal Extrusions, Fasteners, Composites, Liquid Silicone Rubber Molding, Precision Metal Stamping & Forming
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