Strategic Sourcing Lead

Slip Robotics is a B2B Robotics-as-a-Service company deploying autonomous loading and unloading robots at warehouse and fulfillment sites across North America. Our customers include some of the largest shippers and 3PLs in the industry. We build the robots, we deploy them, and we keep them running — and we're scaling fast.

We are hiring a Strategic Sourcing Lead to build and run our sourcing function as we scale. You'll develop the supplier strategy, drive cost efficiency, and ensure material availability that keeps production on schedule and deployments on time. This is a hands-on role with real ownership in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a sourcing strategy across direct and indirect categories that supports production and cost targets.
• Build and manage a portfolio of strategic suppliers — negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms that protect supply continuity and reflect our scale.
• Drive sustained cost reductions through competitive bidding, supplier development, and DTC collaboration with Engineering.
• Maintain material availability against the production schedule; identify and mitigate supply risks before they become constraints.
• Establish supplier scorecards and hold the supply base accountable to quality, delivery, and cost standards.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance to align sourcing decisions with product requirements and financial targets.
• Build the sourcing processes, workflows, and ERP infrastructure that scale with the business.

Requirements

• 5+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain in a hardware or manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record negotiating and managing suppliers across mechanical, electrical, and fabricated components.
• Strong cost modeling skills — you can build a should-cost model and use it in a negotiation.
• High-mix, low-to-mid volume experience; comfortable building process where none exists.
• ERP proficiency; NetSuite preferred.

Nice to Have:

• Background in robotics, material handling, or capital goods.
• Experience scaling a hardware business from early stage to meaningful revenue.
• International supplier management and import/compliance experience.
• Lean or Six Sigma familiarity

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Stock Option Plan

Slip Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate candidates on the merits of their experience and their fit for the role. We welcome applicants from every background.