Responsibilities

• Conduct market analysis and competitive benchmarking across multiple commodity groups (aluminum, steel, plastics, etc.) to inform sourcing strategy.
• Identify, evaluate, and engage new strategic supply partners across regions — building a supplier ecosystem capable of supporting Mytra’s growth.
• Develop supplier relationships from scratch, ensuring the right senior-level engagement within partner organizations to enable collaboration and long-term alignment.
• Negotiate commercial terms and supply agreements that deliver best value for Mytra — not just in price, but in innovation, risk resilience, and total cost of ownership.
• Work closely with engineering to ensure supplier capabilities align with Mytra’s design, innovation and manufacturability needs.
• Assess and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical exposure, single-sourcing, and capacity constraints.
• Manage through ambiguity and change — maintaining strong, collaborative relationships even as designs evolve and priorities shift.
• Drive supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement across quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
• Present sourcing strategies, risk assessments, and supplier recommendations confidently to Mytra’s senior leadership.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, finance, manufacturing, and quality to ensure alignment on sourcing strategy and execution.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or supply chain management within hardware, robotics, automotive, industrial, or manufacturing sectors.
• Practical experience with mechanical components — including aluminum, steel, and plastic parts, and familiarity with injection molding, casting, extrusions, stampings, and machining processes.
• Proven ability to build supplier relationships from zero and manage supplier teams effectively at all levels.
• Commercial acumen — you understand the time value of money and cost modeling, and can analyze and compare supplier proposals with precision.
• Demonstrated skill in navigating complexity and ambiguity with clarity and professionalism.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, capable of influencing internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• A collaborative mindset — able to partner seamlessly with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and finance teams.
• A passion for working in a dynamic, mission-driven environment where ownership, curiosity, and initiative are valued.

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 130,000 - 150,000 USD per year(Brisbane, CA)