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Global Supply Manager, EE and Semiconductors

Figure· Supply Chain
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San Jose, CA$140k - $220kfull-timePosted 8mo ago

About the role

Global Supply Manager responsible for the foundational supply chain of Figure's humanoid robot, developing and executing a global sourcing strategy for essential EE and semiconductor components from pre-concept through sustaining operations.

Responsibilities

  • Global Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive sourcing strategy for essential components and materials, ensuring long-term scalability for our humanoid robot.
  • Roadmap Alignment: Create and manage a semiconductor technology roadmap that aligns product architecture with future industry trends and supplier innovations.
  • AVL Ownership: Own the Approved Vendor List (AVL) and lead the full supplier lifecycle—from identification and qualification to performance evaluation.
  • Long-Term Agreements: Negotiate high-stakes, long-term deals and strategic supply agreements that secure high-priority materials.
  • Cross-Functional Synergy: Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and NPI teams to synchronize sourcing with product development and production timelines.
  • Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of industry trends, pricing dynamics, lead-time fluctuations, and technical advancements in silicon and electronics markets.
  • BOM Scrubs: Lead rigorous BOM scrubs to identify EOL risks, single-source vulnerabilities, and bottlenecks before design freeze.
  • Design Influence: Partner with Architecture and Engineering to influence design decisions for cost, performance, and supply-chain resilience.
  • Should-Cost Modeling: Own the Should-Cost modeling process to drive TCO reductions through negotiation and value engineering.
  • Risk Mitigation: Identify vulnerabilities in the EE supply chain and implement hedging and business continuity strategies.
  • Contract Negotiation: Negotiate MPAs, quality agreements, and SOWs with favorable terms.
  • Performance Metrics: Implement supplier performance metrics and lead periodic business reviews.
  • Supplier Development: Travel to supplier sites to drive cost reductions, relationship building, and supplier development.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in global sourcing or commodity management, specifically with semiconductor or complex EE components.
  • BS in Engineering (EE preferred), Supply Chain, or Business Management.

Skills

Required:Global sourcing strategyAVL managementShould-Cost modelingNegotiation of MPAs/SOWsRisk managementCross-functional collaboration
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Figure

The future of home help is here

Figure is the first-of-its-kind AI robotics company bringing a general purpose humanoid to life.

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