Supply Chain Manager

Summary

GrayMatter Robotics is a well-capitalized Physical AI company headquartered in Los Angeles building Factory SuperIntelligence (FSI) through systems that learn adapt and develop genuine process intelligence across every part they touch. Our robots take on the tedious hazardous and ergonomically demanding work that has kept manufacturing dependent on a shrinking skilled workforce delivering superhuman performance. Robotics has a demo problem. GMR doesn't. Our systems are in active production today adapting autonomously to real geometries real materials and real process variation without reprogramming. We deliver our system through a Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) model that converts capital expenditure into an operating subscription making Physical AI accessible to the manufacturers who need it most. We hire people who want to solve hard physical problems at an industrial scale.

We help manufacturers improve the quality of life for their workforce while increasing production capacity and reducing scrap repair and rework costs. As a Supply Chain Manager you will join our team onsite in our Gardena CA office to develop and execute procurement processes source suppliers and manage vendor relationships to ensure a seamless supply chain while optimizing costs. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams make strategic decisions and implement best practices within our procurement function.

Role & Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end procurement operations: source and negotiate with suppliers issue purchase orders and confirm correct on-time fulfillment in partnership with the logistics and deployment teams.

• Build and implement procurement systems and tools that give GMR clear visibility into every open PO vendor commitment and lead time as deployment volume grows.

• Negotiate supplier contracts and resolve delivery defaults against fixed lead-time commitments treating vendor recovery as a core part of the job rather than an exception.

• Evaluate select and onboard suppliers against cost quality and engineering requirements then manage the relationship through regular performance reviews.

• Partner directly with engineering and product teams to translate their requirements including ones outside your prior experience into concrete sourcing and purchasing plans.

• Analyze demand forecasts tied to robot deployment volume including mobile robot rollouts to determine what GMR needs what it is missing and what it will need next.

• Act as the working bridge between vendors and quality driving down rework and turnaround time on parts and components that fall short of spec.

• Use AI-enabled procurement and data tools to automate reporting flag anomalies in spend or lead time and speed up sourcing research.

• Develop and report procurement metrics cost savings and sourcing effectiveness to the Head of Operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management business administration or a related field or equivalent experience.

• 8+ years of experience as a purchasing or procurement manager within a hardware and/or electronics business.

• A track record of building procurement systems and processes from the ground up ideally in a startup or rapid-growth environment.

• Demonstrated ability to source negotiate and manage supplier contracts including resolving delivery defaults against fixed lead-time commitments.

• Comfortable operating as a self-managed individual contributor: able to run day-to-day procurement work independently and know which stakeholders to bring in for specific decisions.

• Strong skills in budgeting cost optimization and negotiation paired with excellent written and verbal communication.

• Proficiency with procurement and vendor management software and systems.

• Must have authorization to work in the United States and maintain ongoing work authorization from time of hire through the duration of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certification in procurement or supply chain management such as CPSM or CSCP.

• Experience with global sourcing logistics and cross-border supply chain management.

• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools for tracking procurement metrics and spend.

• Demonstrated use of AI tools to automate sourcing research spend analysis or procurement reporting.

• Experience partnering closely with engineering or manufacturing teams on product and part requirements.

• Prior experience at a smaller company or as an early employee at a startup having owned procurement across its full lifecycle.

GrayMatter Robotics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage and embrace applicants of all backgrounds to apply!

GrayMatter Robotics is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodations during the recruiting process please contact [email protected] to submit your request.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Depending on the position and if listed compensation may include the base salary range bonus or commission and equity. We also provide comprehensive benefits and perks which include but are not limited to medical dental vision unlimited PTO 401(k) plan + employer match regular offsite events a discretionary fund for enhancing productivity and so much more! The range listed on job postings reflect the minimum and maximum new hire salary across levels in Los Angeles CA.

What We Do

Headquartered in sunny Los Angeles GrayMatter Robotics is an AI robotics company that builds the factories of the future today empowering people creating safer workplaces and shaping a more prosperous society. We build next-generation factories that transcend human constraints driving exponential productivity and sustainable economic growth. Our technology brings together robotics Physical AI and human ingenuity to create intelligent systems that unlock solutions once thought unimaginable and shape the next frontier of innovation. Our customers see us as true partners dedicated to their outcomes and making the journey to their Factory of the Future simple and fast by handling all the technology complexity so they can focus on what matters most while adapting to future demand.

Why Work With Us

We are developing brains for robots to transform them into smart assistants for helping humans in tedious and ergonomically challenging tasks. We’re hardwired with integrity and tenacity to innovate. We care deeply and foster an energetic and collaborative team dedicated to developing robotic solutions to tackle complex and challenging problems.

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