Senior Global Supply Chain Manager Strategic Sourcing
Boston Dynamics develops and deploys highly mobile robots and fleet-management software for industrial inspection, warehouse operations, and manufacturing automation.
Maintainer signals as of 9/25/2026
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About Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics, Inc. is a Waltham, Massachusetts robotics company developing commercial mobile robots. Its current portfolio includes the Spot quadruped, Stretch warehouse robot, Atlas humanoid robot, and Orbit fleet-orchestration software.
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About the Role
You will lead global sourcing strategies for complex robotics components, negotiate and manage supplier relationships, and analyze costs and supply risks. You will partner with engineering, manufacturing, planning, and quality to support product launches, supplier performance, and scalable supply operations.
Requirements
- Experience in global sourcing, commodity strategy, and supplier management
- Experience with complex electromechanical or robotics components
- Expertise in cost modeling, negotiation strategy, and supplier economics
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives
- Experience managing supplier performance, escalations, and risk mitigation
- Proficiency with ERP systems and procurement tools such as SAP, Oracle, or Coupa
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or commodity management
- Experience in global supplier negotiations and multi-site operations
- Eligibility to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
- Ability to work onsite in Waltham, Massachusetts four days per week
- Ability to travel 15–20% domestically and internationally
Responsibilities
- Own and execute global commodity strategies across robotics product lines
- Analyze market intelligence, cost trends, supply risks, and capacity constraints
- Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract execution
- Develop cost models and total cost of ownership analyses
- Partner on design-for-supply-chain and make-versus-buy initiatives
- Support new product introductions with timely, cost-effective sourcing
- Identify and mitigate global supply-base risks
- Monitor supplier performance and implement development plans and corrective actions
- Maintain procurement and ERP system integrity
- Mentor junior team members
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Annual bonus structure