Sourcing Lead, Direct

Wing is looking for a Sourcing Lead, Direct to join our Sourcing team. This role is onsite based in Palo Alto, CA. You will lead the strategy for our hardware supply chain design, build and develop our team of global sourcing managers and enable Wing’s growth by partnering closely with engineering, operations, legal...

Our team moves fast and we will look to you to learn quickly, lead with conviction and build strong relationships both internally and externally. This is a role with high impact and high influence, spanning many cross functional teams and work-streams across engineering, legal, finance, quality, manufacturing, produ...

Lead commercial engagement and sourcing strategy for our full hardware supply chain across both aircraft and ground infrastructure

Critically evaluate our current supplier portfolio and create a long term strategy for each commodity & technology to support Wing’s innovation roadmap
Mentor, coach and close the negotiations to secure best contractual terms and pricing for our supplier partnerships
Partner closely with internal cross-functional teams, our suppliers and our contract manufacturers to ensure quality and manufacturability of our assemblies 
Partner closely with our engineering and other technical teams to drive the right partner selection for design and development from concept through mass production
Create the strategy and apply the playbook across all our hardware for new supplier market research, qualification and industrialization 
Assess and mitigate long term supply chain risk, especially in regulated markets 
Mentor and coach the team in developing successful, long-term supplier relationships globally
Build trust and lightweight, yet scalable processes with all cross functional teams

12+ years of experience developing and managing global supplier relationships and bringing high-volume products from concept to mass production 
5+ years of directly managing global supply chain teams 
A Bachelor's Degree in a technical field (e.g., mechanical, industrial, or electrical engineering) is preferred, but equivalent practical experience in supply chain, manufacturing, military service, or consulting will also be considered
Ability to have hard conversations with peers, direct reports and partners while preserving trust and relationships 
Ability to switch between teaching, coaching and mentoring seamlessly based on individual needs of the team
Operate across multiple cross functional teams and many projects at once, with enough insight into details to be able to provide critical inputs while keeping the end goal and strategy at the forefront
Ability and curiosity to quickly learn and dive deep into technology and  challenges but keep the team on a fast pace of operational execution
You are a skilled negotiator, capable of developing leverage for new technology and industry while coaching the team through complex deals
You have deep experience structuring and negotiating legal frameworks for new IP development and licensing, Master Supply Agreements for scaled manufacturing, Capex investment schedules and custom SOWs as business needs come up
You are skilled at developing bottoms-up cost modeling and have experience-based knowledge of cost structures for various electromechanical commodities 
You take an AI-forward approach and automate where possible to increase the productivity of the team 
You have scaled many products and can thoughtfully lead the team though the balance of requirements at different stages of the product development cycle (proto, EVT, DVT, PVT, MP)

 
The US base salary range for this full-time position is the salary range below + bonus + equity + benefits. Wing’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
Salary Range
$220,000—$234,000 USD
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