<div class="content-intro"><p class="p1">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.</p></div><p>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.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p>Strategic Sourcing & Roadmap Execution</p> <ul> <li> <p>Global Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive sourcing strategy for essential components and materials, ensuring long-term scalability for our humanoid robot.</p> </li> <li> <p>Roadmap Alignment: Create and manage a semiconductor technology roadmap that aligns our product architecture with future industry trends and supplier innovations.</p> </li> <li> <p>AVL Ownership: Own the Approved Vendor List (AVL) and lead the full supplier lifecycle—from identification and qualification to performance evaluation.</p> </li> </ul> <p>Humanoid Robotics Ecosystem & Supply Agreements</p> <ul> <li> <p>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.</p> </li> <li> <p>Cross-Functional Synergy: Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and NPI teams to ensure sourcing activities remain perfectly synchronized with product development and production timelines.</p> </li> <li> <p>Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of industry trends, pricing dynamics, lead-time fluctuations, and technical advancements within the global silicon and electronics markets.</p> </li> </ul> <p>Technical Influence & BOM Optimization</p> <ul> <li> <p>BOM Scrubs: Lead rigorous BOM scrubs and analysis to identify end-of-life (EOL) risks, single-source vulnerabilities, and technical bottlenecks before design freeze.</p> </li> <li> <p>Design Influence: Partner with Architecture and Engineering to influence design decisions for optimal cost, performance, and supply-chain resilience.</p> </li> <li> <p>Should-Cost Modeling: Own the "Should-Cost" modeling process to drive aggressive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reductions through negotiation and value engineering.</p> </li> </ul> <p>Risk Management & Commercial Leadership</p> <ul> <li> <p>Risk Mitigation: Identify vulnerabilities in the EE supply chain (e.g., geopolitical shifts, capacity constraints) and implement robust hedging and business continuity strategies.</p> </li> <li> <p>Contract Negotiation: Negotiate Master Purchase Agreements (MPAs), quality agreements, and Statements of Work (SOWs) that secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.</p> </li> <li> <p>Performance Metrics: Implement and maintain robust supplier performance metrics and lead periodic business reviews to ensure strategic objectives are met.</p> </li> <li> <p>Supplier Development: Periodically travel to supplier sites to drive initiatives such as cost reductions, relationship building, and supplier development.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Experience: 7+ years in global sourcing or commodity management, specifically with semiconductor or complex EE components.</p> </li> <li> <p>Education: BS in Engineering (EE preferred), Supply Chain, or Business Management.</p> </li> <li> <p>Category Expertise (Required): Direct experience managing and sourcing in at least one or two of the following segments:</p> </li> <ul> <li> <p>Computing: Processors (CPUs/GPUs/FPGAs) and Memory (DRAM/NAND).</p> </li> <li> <p>Perception: Sensors (IMUs, Lidar, Vision Sensors) and Camera Modules.</p> </li> <li> <p>Power & Motion: Power Management ICs (PMICs), Battery Management Systems (BMS), and Motor Controllers.</p> </li> <li> <p>Connectivity: Interface ICs (USB, PCIe, Ethernet), Wireless (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/5G), and high-speed Signal Integrity components.</p> </li> <li> <p>Interaction: Display technologies, touch interfaces.</p> </li> </ul> <li> <p>Domain Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of the semiconductor ecosystem and experience in NPI (New Product Introduction) environments.</p> </li> <li> <p>Negotiation: Proven track record of securing long-term agreements with Tier 1 global suppliers.</p> </li> <li> <p>Autonomy: Ability to operate as a subject-matter expert with a high degree of autonomy, balancing technical problem-solving with strategic planning.</p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p>Relationship Management: Skilled at establishing strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.</p> </li> <li> <p>Travel : Ability to travel domestically and internatio