Head of Mechanical Supply Chain
Hiring Company

The hiring company name is
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About the Role
Greater San Francisco, CA Area (On-site)
The Company is seeking a Head of Mechanical Supply Chain to lead global sourcing and supply chain strategy for mechanical components. The role is responsible for ensuring supply continuity, optimizing costs, developing suppliers, planning capacity, and building a scalable, resilient supply chain. Key duties include managing supplier selection and performance, commercial negotiations, inventory planning, and on-time delivery. The successful candidate will partner with engineering and operations to support manufacturability, cost competitiveness, product development, and new product launches, while strengthening supply chain processes and leading a high-performing team. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, operations, manufacturing, or a related field, along with at least eight years of experience leading a mechanical supply chain, sourcing, or procurement organization. Strong expertise in precision mechanical manufacturing and supplier management is required. Applicants should demonstrate success in strategic sourcing, supply chain optimization, and cross-functional leadership, as well as experience with process improvement, change management, and supplier performance programs.
Functions:
- Operations
Compensation
USD $200,000-$300,000 (salary) per year
About the Company
U.S.-based autonomous technology manufacturer for commercial, industrial, public safety, and defense applications
Industry
Industrial Automation
Type
Privately Held