Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.
As a Global Supply Manager (GSM) for EE & Semiconductors, you are a technical and commercial leader responsible for the foundational supply chain of our humanoid robot. You will develop and execute a comprehensive global sourcing strategy for essential components and materials, managing the lifecycle from pre-concept through to the handoff to sustaining operations. Your mission is to align business needs with supplier capabilities while navigating the complex, high-stakes landscape of semiconductor technologies.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Sourcing & Roadmap Execution
- 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 our 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.
Humanoid Robotics Ecosystem & Supply Agreements
- Long-Term Agreements: Negotiate high-stakes, long-term deals and strategic supply agreements that secure the high-priority materials required to build and scale our humanoid platform.
- Cross-Functional Synergy: Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and NPI teams to ensure sourcing activities remain perfectly synchronized with product development and production timelines.
- Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of industry trends, pricing dynamics, lead-time fluctuations, and technical advancements within the global silicon and electronics markets.
Technical Influence & BOM Optimization
- BOM Scrubs: Lead rigorous BOM scrubs and analysis to identify end-of-life (EOL) risks, single-source vulnerabilities, and technical bottlenecks before design freeze.
- Design Influence: Partner with Architecture and Engineering to influence design decisions for optimal cost, performance, and supply-chain resilience.
- Should-Cost Modeling: Own the "Should-Cost" modeling process to drive aggressive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reductions through negotiation and value engineering.
Risk Management & Commercial Leadership
- Risk Mitigation: Identify vulnerabilities in the EE supply chain (e.g., geopolitical shifts, capacity constraints) and implement robust hedging and business continuity strategies.
- Contract Negotiation: Negotiate Master Purchase Agreements (MPAs), quality agreements, and Statements of Work (SOWs) that secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
- Performance Metrics: Implement and maintain robust supplier performance metrics and lead periodic business reviews to ensure strategic objectives are met.
- Supplier Development: Periodically travel to supplier sites to drive initiatives such as cost reductions, relationship building, and supplier development.
Requirements:
- Experience: 7+ years in global sourcing or commodity management, specifically with semiconductor or complex EE components.
- Education: BS in Engineering (EE preferred), Supply Chain, or Business Management.
- Category Expertise (Required): Direct experience managing and sourcing in at least one or two of the following segments:
- Computing: Processors (CPUs/GPUs/FPGAs) and Memory (DRAM/NAND).
- Perception: Sensors (IMUs, Lidar, Vision Sensors) and Camera Modules.
- Power & Motion: Power Management ICs (PMICs), Battery Management Systems (BMS), and Motor Controllers.
- Connectivity: Interface ICs (USB, PCIe, Ethernet), Wireless (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/5G), and high-speed Signal Integrity components.
- Interaction: Display technologies, touch interfaces.
- Domain Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of the semiconductor ecosystem and experience in NPI (New Product Introduction) environments.
- Negotiation: Proven track record of securing long-term agreements with Tier 1 global suppliers.
- Autonomy: Ability to operate as a subject-matter expert with a high degree of autonomy, balancing technical problem-solving with strategic planning.
- Relationship Management: Skilled at establishing strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Travel : Ability to travel domestically and internationally 25%
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 to $220,000 per year.
The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.
Skills Required
- 7+ years in global sourcing or commodity management with semiconductor experience
- BS in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Management
- Direct experience in at least one or two segments of computing, perception, power & motion, connectivity, or interaction
- Deep technical knowledge of the semiconductor ecosystem
- Proven track record of securing long-term agreements with Tier 1 suppliers
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally 25%
What We Do
Figure is an AI Robotics company building the world's first commercially viable autonomous humanoid robot. We are based in Sunnyvale, CA.
