Supply Chain Program Manager

The Supply Chain Program Manager is a critical cross-functional role responsible for owning end-to-end supply chain execution across assigned programs and product builds at Wayve, including prototype development, new product introduction (NPI), and fleet launches. You'll serve as the primary Supply Chain lead for your programs, ensuring program deliverables, supplier compliance and seamless coordination across Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing and external partners.

Responsibilities

Acting as the primary Supply Chain lead for assigned programs and internal product builds, including prototypes, NPI and subassemblies; Owning end-to-end material readiness to support program milestones across R&D, Engineering, Operations and Manufacturing; Collaborating with Engineering, Planning, Sourcing, Logistics, Finance and Suppliers to align supply chain activities with program timelines; Acting as the strategic liaison between hardware engineering and procurement teams, including managing demand aggregation; Translating engineering BOMs and aggregated Technical Program Manager demand into procurement plans; Identifying long-lead items and critical-path components early in the product lifecycle, tracking material status throughout build phases and proactively escalating gaps and risks; Collaborating with Supply Chain Team Leads to ensure direct purchasing, indirect purchasing and logistics suppliers meet legal, environmental, regulatory and ethical sourcing requirements, including TISAX and ISO standards; Partnering with Legal and Compliance to ensure appropriate supplier agreements, NDAs and risk controls are in place; Developing contingency plans for supply disruptions and actively managing supply chain risks; Serving as the primary program manager for upfitter and partner relationships, maintaining stakeholder alignment and driving activities against vehicle timelines and quality standards; Proactively identifying and resolving issues affecting vehicle build readiness while coordinating internal teams and external partners; Maintaining clear communication cadences with upfitters and stakeholders, tracking milestones and escalating risks as needed; Defining, tracking and reporting supply chain KPIs, including material availability, total cost savings and inventory cycle count accuracy; Establishing program-level dashboards and reporting cadences that provide leadership and cross-functional stakeholders with visibility into performance; Analysing KPI trends to identify root causes of underperformance and drive corrective actions with suppliers and internal teams; Using KPI insights to continuously improve supply chain processes, reduce waste and increase overall program efficiency

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain program management, NPI and hardware operations; Strong understanding of BOM management, material planning and procurement processes; Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional programs across Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain; Strong analytical, problem-solving and risk-management skills; Excellent communication and stakeholder-management capabilities; Able to travel internationally as needed

Nice to have

Experience in the automotive, consumer, hardware or robotics industries; Familiarity with supplier compliance frameworks, including TISAX, ISO standards and ethical sourcing requirements

Benefits

Salaries benchmarked against the market annually; Meaningful equity; Relocation support and visa sponsorship where applicable; Hybrid working, core hours and the chance to work hands on in vehicle workshops and labs; Learning and development budgets with support for training, conferences and growth; Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, retirement or pension where applicable, access to therapists, wellbeing partnerships, team socials and more