Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous
flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial transportation.
The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-
class hardware and software product development, and operational excellence to
empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users - from action sports
enthusiasts to first responders to insurance claims adjusters.
About the role:
You'll develop and execute commodity sourcing strategies of increasing scale
for high-quality drone components. Emphasis on mechanical assemblies, motors,
optics, molded plastics, machined metals, and composites, but also spanning
image sensors, camera modules, and mobile and AI chipsets and other
electronics.
How you'll make an impact:
Develop clear technology and commodity roadmaps for current and future
programs. Be the liaison between supply chain and engineering for supplier
and component selection during NPI and sustaining projects. Identify new
high potential suppliers on a global basis.
Cultivate productive relationships with supply chain partners including
vendor selection, cost, support, and product transactions. Ownership of
RFI's, RFP's and RFQ's - ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and
documented.
Drive price negotiation processes to ensure that Skydio's commodity
pricing is best in class. Analyze current spend and evaluate current
suppliers. Maintain commodity consumption forecasts and associated plans
of execution. Consolidate spend across supply base to create leverage,
analyze purchasing trends, and develop sourcing alternatives. Monitor
current market conditions, technology roadmaps, and identify supply/demand
challenges & opportunities.
Work with finance and accounting during monthly close and financial
planning cycles.
Identify and manage metrics required to ensure quality, performance, and
durability of the product.
What makes you a strong fit:
Strong practical knowledge and healthy enjoyment of manufacturing, supply
chain, and purchasing processes and practices
Strength in directing complex negotiations, RFP issues, cost/price
analysis and purchasing procedures
Experience using cost models to define should-cost and negotiating price
for sourcing and cost reduction
Flexibility to work and achieve goals in a fast-paced start-up environment
with an ability to adapt to changing circumstances
Ability to understand strategic goals and effectively communicate detailed
plans across various management levels as well as multiple regional and
geographic locals
Ability to prepare and present quantitative and qualitative comparative
analysis of sourcing alternatives
Ability to manage respective supplier relationships and performance,
including but not limited to, dispute resolution
Interest in keeping up with emerging technologies spanning consumer
electronics, aerospace, and robotics
Detail-oriented, team-oriented, with enthusiasm for learning new things.
Interest in keeping up with emerging technologies spanning consumer
electronics, aerospace, and robotics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong ethics and
professionalism
Technical degree or comparable work experience required
At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a
multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives
to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing
our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive
culture.
As such, we do not make hiring or other employment-related decisions on the
basis of an applicant or employee's race, color, ethnicity, national origin,
citizenship, sex/gender (including pregnany, childbirth, breastfeeding and
related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, age, religion,
disability status, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition,
genetic information or characteristics, veteran, military or family status, or
other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local anti-
discrimination laws.
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