Global Supply Manager, Sensing

At Path Robotics, we're building the future of embodied intelligence. Our AI-driven systems enable robots to adapt, learn, and perform in the real world closing the skilled labor gap and transforming industries. We go beyond traditional methods, combining perception, reasoning, and control to deliver field-ready AI that is risk-aware, reliable, and continuously improving through real-world use. Big, hard problems are our everyday work, and our team of intelligent, humble, and driven people make the impossible possible together. As a Global Supply Manager (Sensing), you will manage Path's vision and sensing related suppliers, among other commodities. This includes ongoing sourcing, on-time supply, supplier relationships, escalations, cost, contracts, POs, and component strategy. This position may support work performed under U.S. Government contracts and requires compliance with applicable federal regulations, including FAR and DFARS where applicable. The role may involve access to export-controlled information subject to ITAR and/or EAR. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

Sourcing: Align internal requirements to source new suppliers, materials, and services that meet Path's goals on specs, supply, quality, and cost, including RFQs, should cost modeling, negotiations, and cross-functional alignment on sourcing decisions; DFM support: Review supplier proposals on manufacturing processes, testing, quality verification, and reliability testing to ensure production of best in class components; Program management: Drive and track internal validation process across engineering, production, deployment, and fleet teams, from RFQ to mass production; Supply: Ensure supplier capacity and supply continuously meets internal demand through ongoing supplier reviews and internal alignment on supply availability; Procurement: Manage POs and invoicing, including closing issues or changes in supplier onboarding, part numbers, cost, incoterms, quantity, PO approvals, and order receipts; Contracts and documentation: Negotiate contracts including MSA and SOWs, and support documentation on tariffs, regulatory, and certifications compliance; Component strategy: Lead cross-functional alignment on component strategy, including cost driving, multi-sourcing, vertical integration, in-house vs outsource analysis, market technology trends, and roadmaps

Requirements

5+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement for hardware or manufacturing environments; 2+ years of optical, camera, or other sensor related experience; Experience sourcing electromechanical or industrial components and supporting products from prototype through mass production; Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and DFM principles; Proven ability to run RFQs, build should-cost models, and drive cost reductions through negotiation; Experience managing supplier capacity, quality, and ramp during NPI and production scaling; Working knowledge of global supply chains, incoterms, tariffs, and logistics; Strong cross-functional collaboration and program management skills; Highly organized, data-driven, and comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments; Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets and ERP systems

Nice to have

Experience with NetSuite

Benefits

Daily free lunch; Flexible PTO; Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; 6 weeks fully paid parental leave, plus an additional 6-8 weeks for birthing parents (12-14 weeks total); 401(k) retirement plan through Empower; Generous employee referral bonuses