Responsibilities Sourcing & Vendor Management

• Execute the Source-to-Pay Lifecycle: Manage the end-to-day sourcing process, including issuing RFQs, analyzing quotes, issuing Purchase Orders (POs), and resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Supplier Scouting: Research and identify potential suppliers for new component needs, helping to build out Mytra’s diverse supply base.
• Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for a roster of suppliers, conducting regular check-ins to track production schedules and resolve blockers.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Engineering Liaison: Work side-by-side with design engineers to understand technical requirements and communicate them clearly to suppliers (and vice versa) regarding manufacturability (DFM) and cost trade-offs.
• Project Coordination: Collaborate with Finance, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to ensure material readiness for NPI (New Product Introduction) builds and mass production.

Cost & Risk Analysis

• Commercial Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, lead times, and payment terms to achieve the best total cost of ownership.
• Data & Reporting: Maintain accurate cost models and trackers. Prepare clear, data-driven updates on supply status and risks for the broader team.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify potential supply shortages or capacity constraints and work quickly to implement backup plans.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2–6 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or sourcing, preferably within hardware, robotics, automotive, or industrial manufacturing.
• Manufacturing Literacy: Familiarity with mechanical manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, injection molding, sheet metal). You don’t need to be an expert in all of them, but you should know how things are made.
• Analytical Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets. You are comfortable comparing complex quotes, analyzing cost drivers, and organizing large datasets.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. You can distill complex supply chain issues into clear updates for internal stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. You are comfortable wearing many hats and pivoting quickly when design changes occur.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

A Final Note You’re encouraged to apply even if you can’t take on every example project in its totality. We

work closely and collaboratively at Mytra - No one takes on projects alone. We seek people who

are eager to work together, learn new things, and bring unique perspectives.

Benefits Include

• Competitive compensation + equity grants at a high growth company backed by top tier VCs
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), commuter benefits, and pet insurance
• Lively modern combined office and lab space where we rapidly iterate through design, build and test phases
• Lunch and snacks provided in the office; we eat and share stories together at the “long” table
• Flexible hours and flexible PTO

Pay Notice

• Compensation for this position will be negotiated based on the candidate's experience level and location. The posted salary band is applicable only to the San Francisco Bay Area and is subject to change.

For this position, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. As a result, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. The Pay Range For This Role Is 100,000 - 120,000 USD per year(Brisbane, CA)